Dr. Arvind M Perathur MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1000 4th St Sw Suite Im Mason City IA, 50401About
Dr. Arvind Perathur practices Pulmonology in Mason City, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Perathur 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
Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India MD
Goa Medical College 1995
Grant Government Medical College 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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