
Catherine Gao M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
20 YORK ST NEW HAVEN CT, 06510About
Dr. Catherine Gao practices Pulmonology in NEW HAVEN, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Gao 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.
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- Dr. Carl B. Sherter MD170 Grandview Avenue Waterbury CT 06708
- Dr. Adil Salam MD15 Corporate Dr Trumbull CT 06611
- Dr. Michael T Vest DO789 Howard Ave New Haven CT 06519
- Dr. Eugene Bunnell MD56 Franklin St Waterbury CT 06706
- Dr. Anton N Chinniah M.D.1450 Barnum Ave Bridgeport CT 06610
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