Dr. Thomandram Sekar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1100 MERCER AVE DECATUR IN, 46733About
Dr. Thomandram Sekar practices Pulmonology in Fort Wayne, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sekar 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
Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India 1971
Madras Medical College 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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