Dr. Jitendra I Patel MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
315 N Western Ave Marion IN, 46952About
Dr. Jitendra Patel practices Pulmonology in Marion, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Patel 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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