Dr. KRISHNA MURTHY, M.D., FACP, FCCP
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
685 Vail St Princeton IN, 47670About
Dr. Krishna Murthy practices Pulmonology in Princeton, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Murthy 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
Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India MD
Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 1970
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1970
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Dr. KRISHNA MURTHY, M.D., FACP, FCCP's Expert Contributions
Treatments
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
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