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Dr. Sathya Pratap Pokala M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
8851 Center Dr Suite #405 La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. Sathya Pokala practices Pulmonology in La Mesa, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Pokala 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
Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India 1978
Rangaraya Med College
Andhra Medical College 1978
Rangaraya Medical College 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Nearest Hospitals
GROSSMONT HOSPITALl
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl
4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120