Mr. Rao S Mikkilineni M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
483 Upper Riverdale Rd Sw Suite A Riverdale GA, 30274About
Dr. Rao Mikkilineni practices Pulmonology in Riverdale, GA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mikkilineni 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
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Sleep Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Mr. Rao S Mikkilineni M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Right upper chest pain while breathing and shoulder pain into upper back
Only you can tell if it is an emergency. Either way, you should make an appointment with the physician who put you on Dulera, since that is a pulmonary medication. South Atlanta Pulmonary and Critical Care, Assoc, LLP READ MORE
Severe Pneumonia
Stage 4 pneumonia is resolution. Resolution is when you heal from the disease. READ MORE
Is breathless associated with the heart or the lungs?
Shortness of breath can be caused by a number of things. Problems with "lungs" is definitely one of the possible causes. Her primary care physician should refer her for some breathing tests, unless the PCP did some preliminary ones and they came back normal. READ MORE
After bypass surgery, should I go for a pulmonary check up too?
Do you have any pulmonary symptoms? Short of breath? Wheezing? What did your cardiologist recommend? With some insurances, you need a referral to see a specialist, so your primary doctor or the doctor doing the surgery and your follow-up usually has to recommend pulmonary care with a referral through your insurance for your insurance to pay for a pulmonary check up. READ MORE
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