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Dr. Kara Rakoczy-byun MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1800 Harrison St 7th Floor Oakland CA, 94612About
Dr. Kara Rakoczy-byun practices Pulmonology in Oakland, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Rakoczy-byun 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTERl
350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE OAKLAND CA 94609KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMONDl
275 W MACARTHUR BOULEVARD OAKLAND CA 94611HIGHLAND HOSPITALl
1411 E 31ST STREET OAKLAND CA 94602