Dr. Magendra Thakur MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
7957 Us Highway 11 Potsdam NY, 13676About
Dr. Magendra Thakur practices Pulmonology in Potsdam, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Thakur 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 1981
Patna Medical College 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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