Dr. Praveen Kumar MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Box 45 Childrens Memorial H Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Praveen Kumar is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kumar cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Christian Med Coll, Punjab Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, India 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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