Dr. Anitha Christopher MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4224 HOUMA BLVD METAIRIE LA, 70006About
Dr. Anitha Christopher practices Pulmonology in New Orleans, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Christopher 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.
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