Dr. Varsha S Taskar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
11937 Us Highway 271 Mckinney TX, 75069Rating
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Dr. Varsha Taskar practices Pulmonology in Mckinney, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Taskar 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
Seith G S Medical College MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of 3 week oxygen therapy on functional and haemodynamic parameters in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- A comparison of spirometric variables in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis over 4 years.
- Assessment of exercise tolerance in chronic bronchitis and interstitial lung disease.
- Pulmonary function tests in cirrhotic and non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.
Dr. Varsha S Taskar MD's Practice location
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler
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