Dr. Dr. Neeta Gaur, M.D.

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Neeta Gaur, who serves patients in Kansas City, Missouri.

With a focus on sleep medicine, Dr. Gaur is an experienced pulmonologist who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. At present, she is in practice with Kansas City Pulmonary Practice.

Kansas City Pulmonology Practice is part of the HCA Midwest Physicians network in Kansas City, Missouri. It is affiliated with Research Medical Center as well as the hospitals of HCA Midwest Health System.

With over three decades of experience in her field, Dr. Gaur is also affiliated with several hospitals and medical centers in her local area, including Cass Medical Center, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Research Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, and Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Dedicated to excellence, she is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and sleep medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In the early days of her academic career, Dr. Gaur earned her medical degree from the Bangalore Medical College in Bengaluru, India. Upon relocating to the United States, she went on to complete her residency at Seton Hall University, followed by her fellowship at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Active in clinical research, Dr. Gaur has published numerous abstracts and papers. To date, she remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Physicians, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. 

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

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