Dr. Kaushik Jayantilal Patel MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
101 W University Ave Champaign IL, 61820About
Dr. Kaushik Patel practices Pulmonology in Champaign, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Patel 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
Univ of Nairobi, Coll of Hlth Sci, Nairobi, Kenya 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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