
Dr. Raffi Calikyan M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
580 Metacom Ave Bristol RI, 02809About
Dr. Raffi Calikyan practices Pulmonology in Bristol, RI. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Calikyan 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
Eberhard-Karls-University of Tubingen Faculty of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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