Dr. Krishna Chandrasekhar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
11920 Astoria Blvd Suite 320 Houston TX, 77089About
Dr. Krishna Chandrasekhar practices Pulmonology in Houston, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chandrasekhar 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
Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1967
Chennai University Of Chennai
Kilpauk Medical College 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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