Dr. Ashok Venugopal Kumar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
113 Comanche Rd Fort Meade SD, 57741About
Dr. Ashok Kumar practices Pulmonology in Fort Meade, SD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kumar 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
Patna Med Coll, Patna Univ, Bihar, India 1977
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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