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Dr. Peter Varkey Kochupura M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. Peter Varkey Kochupura M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(9)
9104 Babcock Blvd Suite 2103 Pittsburgh PA, 15237
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Peter Kochupura practices Pulmonology in Pittsburgh, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kochupura 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

New York Medical College 2000

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Peter Varkey Kochupura M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9104 Babcock Blvd Suite 2103

9104 Babcock Blvd Suite 2103 -
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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New patients: 412-367-5020, 412-748-5020
Fax: 412-635-4971, 412-367-3122

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kochupura


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Dr. Peter Varkey Kochupura M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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