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Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva MD, Pulmonologist
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Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(3)
520 N Elam Ave Greensboro NC, 27403
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Dr. Rakesh Alva practices Pulmonology in Greensboro, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Alva 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

Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India MD

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 20 years of experience

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Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva MD's Practice location

Practice At 520 N Elam Ave

520 N Elam Ave -
Greensboro, NC 27403
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New patients: 336-547-1574
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Practice At 1133 Cook Rd

1133 Cook Rd -
Orangeburg, SC 29118
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New patients: 803-531-5864
Fax: 803-539-0452

3511 W MARKET ST STE 100 -
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
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New patients: 336-522-8999

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Patient Experience with Dr. Alva


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Dr. Rakesh Vishwanath Alva MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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2435 FOREST DR COLUMBIA SC 29204

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