Dr. Prasad Nanjappa Betadpur M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1500 Forest Glen Rd Silver Spring MD, 20910About
Dr. Prasad Betadpur practices Pulmonology in Silver Spring, MD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Betadpur 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
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore University 1995
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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