Dr. Puncho Gurung MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3300 Main St 2nd Floor, Suite A Springfield MA, 01199About
Dr. Puncho Gurung practices Pulmonology in Royal Oak, MI. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Gurung 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
Institute of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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