Dr. Ranil Nishan Desilva M.D.
Hospitalist
5171 LIBERTY AVE PITTSBURGH PA, 15224About
Dr. Ranil Desilva is a hospitalist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Desilva specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Desilva manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Desilva works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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