The 20 Best Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease Doctors Near Me in Columbus, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease near Columbus, GA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajinder Chhokar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Chhokar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chhokar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Chhokar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Mewar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mewar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mewar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Mewar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikramjit Chhokar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Chhokar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chhokar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vaibhav Patel is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Chhokar Clinic

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Suite 1001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zulfiquar Bhatti is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bhatti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Cardiology

    Southeastern Cardiology Associates

    2121 Warm Springs Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Darrah is a Nuclear Medicine specialist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Darrah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Darrah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Darrah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonology Of Columbus

    500 18th Street Suite A-30, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Fortson, M.D. was the chief fellow as he completed his pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Augusta University Medical Center in early 2018. He was the chief resident as he completed his internal medicine residency at Georgia Regents University in 2014 and completed his internship in internal medicine at Georgia Regents University in 2012. Dr. Fortson completed medical school at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2011.Dr. Forston is a pulmonologist returning to the Columbus area; he graduated from Pacelli High School in Columbus in 2003. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Fortson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Fortson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonology Of Columbus

    500 18th Street Suite A-30, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jai Surana, M.D. is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine. He completed his fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the University of South Carolina in 2014, internship and residencies at Mercy Fitzgerald & Mercy Philadelphia Hospitals in 2012. Dr. Surana completed medical school at Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College in 2001.Dr. Surana has written over half a dozen publications on tumors, stroke and compliance with lung protective ventilation. Dr. Surana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae. Dr. Surana is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Surana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonology Of Columbus

    500 18th Street Suite A-30, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandy Mize is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mize is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Pneumonia. Dr. Mize is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Mize is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary Medicine, Inc

    5900 River Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahadir Baris is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Baris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Baris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Baris is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease

    Southeastern Cardiology

    2121 Warm Springs Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hunter Champion is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Champion is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Christopher K. Tidwell M.D. P.C.

    1538 13th Ave Ste C100, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Tidwell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Tidwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease

    Southeastern Cardiology Associates

    2121 Warm Springs Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Massengill is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Massengill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Necrosis, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Massengill is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology. Dr. Massengill is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Southeastern Cardiology Associates

    2121 Warm Springs Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheri Lopez is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Heart Failure. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Midtown Columbus

    2000 10th Ave, Ste 380, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jefferson Jones, Sr., M.D., earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He then completed a family medicine residency at the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC and then the Family Medicine Residency Program at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Dr. Jones is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Practice and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Nimbus Health Columbus

    7413 Whitesville Road, Ste700, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Marcum is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Marcum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Marcum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1988.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Family Medicine

    Columbus Clinic P.C.

    610 19th St, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Celestial is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Celestial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH).

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Columbus Primary Care Internal Medicine PC

    1041 Talbotton Rd, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edet Bassey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Bassey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yahya Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Hypovolemic Shock, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
    Interventional Cardiology

    Southeastern Cardiology Associates

    2121 Warm Springs Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byungsoo Ko is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ko is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease?

    Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) is a very rare disease. It leads to high blood pressure in the lung arteries (pulmonary hypertension).

    When should I see a Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor near Columbus, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor near Columbus, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctors near Columbus, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctors near Columbus, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor near Columbus, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor near Columbus, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctors near Columbus, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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