Dr. Akash Vasireddy MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1100 N Lasalle St 401 Chicago IL, 60610About
Dr. Akash Vasireddy practices Pulmonology in Chicago, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Vasireddy 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.
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