
Dr. Vijaya sivalingam Ramalingam MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
611 W Park St Urbana IL, 61801About
Dr. Vijaya sivalingam Ramalingam practices Pulmonology in Urbana, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ramalingam 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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- Dr. Faiq Al-bazzaz MD602 W University Ave Urbana IL 61801
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- Dr. Sujay Y Bangarulingam MD602 W. University Avenue Urbana IL 61801
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