Dr. Sunil Santhanakrishnan MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2910 N 3rd St Phoenix AZ, 85012About
Dr. Sunil Santhanakrishnan practices Pulmonology in Phoenix, AZ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Santhanakrishnan 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
Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India 1989
Stanley Medical College 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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