Dr. Gaurav Kumar M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3156 Willowcreek Rd Portage IN, 46368About
Dr. Gaurav Kumar practices Pulmonology in Portage, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kumar 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
Kgs Med Coll- Univ Of Lucknow- Lucknow- Up- India 1995
University of Pennsylvania, PA 2006
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- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Sleep Apnea
- Enlarged Prostate
- Heart Disease
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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