Dr. Narayanachar C Sekaran MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
270 Smith Church Road Roanoke Rapids NC, 27870About
Dr. Narayanachar Sekaran practices Pulmonology in Roanoke Rapids, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sekaran 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
Madurai Med Coll- Madurai Univ- Madurai- Tn- India 1975
Madurai Medical College 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Practice At 270 Smith Church Road
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