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Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2041 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam practices Pulmonology in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chakilam 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
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Theodora Adadzewa Fynn MDHoward University Hospital Washington DC 20060
- Dr. Sheik Nasir Hassan M.D.2041 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC 20060
- Shahla Gul Naoman M.D2041 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20060
- Dr. Alvin V Thomas MD2041 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC 20060
- Dr. Vishal Anand Poddar M.D.2041 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20060
- Dr. Cindy Nicole Bowen M.B.B.S2041 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20060
Nearest Hospitals
MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTERl
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20010