Dr. Ravikumar Alagar M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1350 Locust St Suite 400 Pittsburgh PA, 15219About
Dr. Ravikumar Alagar practices Pulmonology in Pittsburgh, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Alagar 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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