Dr. Parimal Kumar Ghatak M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3190 Chaucer Ln Bethlehem PA, 18017About
Dr. Parimal Ghatak practices Pulmonology in Bethlehem, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ghatak 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
University of Calcutta / Medical College 1961
Calcutta National Medical College 1962
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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