Dr. Aparna Kumar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1200 Old York Rd Abington PA, 19001About
Dr. Aparna Kumar practices Pulmonology in Abington, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kumar 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
Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med 1986
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