Dr. Sridar Chalaka MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3901 Hoyt Ave Everett WA, 98201About
Dr. Sridar Chalaka practices Pulmonology in Everett, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chalaka 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
Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny 1991
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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