Twinkle Chandak
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1500 DUARTE RD DUARTE CA, 91010About
Dr. Twinkle Chandak practices Pulmonology in DUARTE, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chandak 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
Seth G.S. Medical College 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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