Dr. Venkatarama Rao Koppaka M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4209 28th St 8-91 Long Island City NY, 11101About
Dr. Venkatarama Koppaka practices Pulmonology in Long Island City, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Koppaka 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
University of Florida College of Medicine 2006
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