Dr. Prakash Palimar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1801 S. 5th Street Suite 210 Mcallen TX, 78503About
Dr. Prakash Palimar practices Pulmonology in Mcallen, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Palimar 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
Karnataka Inst Med Sci- Karnataka Univ- Hubli- Karnataka- India 1974
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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