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Dr. Cecil Desmond Gunatilaka M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
393 Blossom Hill Rd Suite 260 San Jose CA, 95123About
Dr. Cecil Gunatilaka practices Pulmonology in San Jose, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Gunatilaka 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
University Of Colombo, Facility Of Medicine MD
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1967
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- Dr. Msalam Mtanous Sara M.D.227 N Jackson Ave San Jose CA 95116
- Dr. Ganesh Krishna M.D701 E El Camino Real Mountain View CA 94040
- Dr. Carl Martin Kirsch MD751 S Bascom Ave San Jose CA 95128
Nearest Hospitals
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSEl
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