Dr. Ravindra K Ramakrishna MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3550 Terrace St 655 Scaife Hall Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Ravindra Ramakrishna 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. Ramakrishna 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.
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J.S.S. Medical College MD
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