
Dr. Parimal Kumar Ghatak M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3190 Chaucer Ln Bethlehem PA, 18017About
Dr. Parimal Ghatak practices Pulmonology in Bethlehem, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ghatak 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
University of Calcutta / Medical College 1961
Calcutta National Medical College 1962
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas Bruce Zanders D.O., FACP709 DELAWARE AVE FOUNTAIN HILL PA 18015
- Dr. Mohamed A Turki MD5325 Northgate Dr Bethlehem PA 18017
- Dr. Brian Prentice Burlew MD5325 Northgate Drive Bethlehem PA 18017
- Dr. Jennifer A Strow DO1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown PA 18103
- Dr. Eugene A Veley MD2025 Fairview Ave Easton PA 18042
- Dr. Michael G Nekoranik DO123B ROSEBERRY ST PHILLIPSBURG NJ 08865
Nearest Hospitals
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - MUHLENBERGl
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE ROAD BETHLEHEM PA 18017COORDINATED HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITALl
2310 HIGHLAND AVENUE BETHLEHEM PA 18017