Dr. Manickam Sankaran MD
Internist
901 Valley View Blvd Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Manickam Sankaran is an internist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Sankaran specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Sankaran provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1968
Madras Medical College 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Bursitis
- Acid Reflux
- Bronchitis
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Thyroiditis
- Vascular Disease
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