Dr. Pawan Sikka M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Ctvhcs 1901 Veterans Memori Temple TX, 76504About
Dr. Pawan Sikka practices Pulmonology in Temple, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sikka 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
Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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