Dr. Ruben Mylvaganam M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 18-250 CHICAGO IL, 60611About
Dr. Ruben Mylvaganam practices Pulmonology in CHICAGO, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mylvaganam 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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