
Dr. Raju Thakor M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1331 E Wyoming Ave Philadelphia PA, 19124About
Dr. Raju Thakor practices Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Thakor 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
Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2005
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2008
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Drexel Univ School of Medicine 2009
- Drexel University College of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, PA, USA 2009
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Practice At 1331 E Wyoming Ave
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