Dr. Vijay B Thumma M.D.
Hospitalist
3804 Edenborn Ave Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Vijay Thumma is a hospitalist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Thumma specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Thumma manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Thumma works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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