Dr. Mathai Mathew Chalunkal MD, MRCP(UK)
Hospitalist
801 Ostrum St Bethlehem PA, 18015About
Dr. Mathai Chalunkal is a hospitalist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Chalunkal specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Chalunkal manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Chalunkal works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Topiwala National Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases 1991
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