Dr. Rajeeve T Thachil M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
226 S Kathryn St Easton PA, 18045About
Dr. Rajeeve Thachil practices Pulmonology in Easton, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Thachil 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
Florida International University, Miami, FL 2002
St. John's Medical College 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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