Dr. Ramesh Babu Kesavan MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
6620 Main St Suite 1225 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Ramesh Kesavan practices Pulmonology in Houston, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kesavan 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
Med Coll, Madurai Univ, Madurai, Tamil Nadu MD
Madurai Medical College 1993
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