Mr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2271 East Main Street Waterbury CT, 06705About
Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan practices Pulmonology in Waterbury, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Jegathesan 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
Univ Of Peradeniya- Fac Of Med- Peradeniya- Sri Lanka (Univ Sri Lanka) 1967
Med School University Colombo 1966
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1966
St. Mary's Hospital Medical School
Faculty of Health-Care Sciences 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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