Dr. Bampen Charo MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1423 Chicago Rd Chicago Heights IL, 60411About
Dr. Bampen Charo practices Pulmonology in Chicago Heights, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Charo manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Faculty of Medicine At Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 1968
Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine 1968
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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