Ganga Ruvinie Ranasuriya MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
700 High St Williamsport PA, 17701About
Dr. Ganga Ranasuriya practices Pulmonology in Williamsport, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ranasuriya 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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