
Dr. Kirit S Patel M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2120 Bert Kouns Loop Suite F Shreveport LA, 71118About
Dr. Kirit Patel practices Pulmonology in Shreveport, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Patel 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
B J Med Coll, Gujarat Univ, Ahmedabad, Gujarat MD
BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) 1974
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Treatments
- Obesity
- Venous Insufficiency
- Gallstones
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Richard Conrad Kamm M.D.1666 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport LA 71105
- Dr. Toby Ray Smith MD8001 Youree Drive Shreveport LA 71115
- Dr. Robert W Taylor MD2551 Greenwood Rd Shreveport LA 71103
- Dr. Robert C. Holladay M.D.850 Olive St Shreveport LA 71104
- Dr. Raghu P Nathan MD2400 Hospital Dr Bossier City LA 71111
- Dr. Ashley E Ferraro DO1501 KINGS HWY SHREVEPORT LA 71103
Nearest Hospitals
WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTERl
2600 GREENWOOD ROAD SHREVEPORT LA 71103CHRISTUS HEALTH SHREVEPORT - BOSSIERl
1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SHREVEPORT LA 71105