Dr. Brijinder S Kochhar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2950 Pennsylvania Ave Weirton WV, 26062Rating
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Dr. Brijinder Kochhar practices Pulmonology in Weirton, WV. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kochhar 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
Punjabi University / Government Medical College 1970
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1970
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1979
Agartala Government Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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