Dr. Shanti Mikkilineni Akers M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
601 Elwood Ave Box 692 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Shanti Akers practices Pulmonology in Rochester, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Akers 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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