Dr. Astha Chichra
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
789 HOWARD AVE BLDG 2ND NEW HAVEN CT, 06519About
Dr. Astha Chichra practices Pulmonology in NEW HAVEN, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chichra 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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