Dr. Arcot S Premkumar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5090 N 40th St Suite 122 Phoenix AZ, 85018About
Dr. Arcot Premkumar practices Pulmonology in Phoenix, AZ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Premkumar 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
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore Medcl Colg 1972
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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