Dr. Nirupama Kakumanu M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 205 Allentown PA, 18103Rating
5/5
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Dr. Nirupama Kakumanu practices Pulmonology in Allentown, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kakumanu 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
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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