Raghukumar D. Thirumala
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

Raghukumar D Thirumala, MD, is director of the respiratory/pulmonary function lab and bronchoscopy at AHN West Penn Hospital. He helps patients manage COPD and treats pulmonary nodules, sarcoidosis, and lung cancer. He is experienced in administering navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS, PleurX catheter placement, and critical care echocardiogram. Among his clinical interests are advanced bronchoscopy, pulmonary nodules, and critical care ultrasound. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care, and Critical Care Echocardiography. Dr. Thirumala received his medical degree from Madras Medical College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed a residency at the Wayne State University Health Center in Detroit, Michigan. He furthered his training with a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Lenox Hill Hospital, both in New York City. He speaks English and Telugu.

Dr. Thirumala is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules.

Dr. Thirumala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thirumala is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine
Physiatry
Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Canonsburg General Hospital
Forbes Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
Jefferson Hospital
West Penn Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Telugu

Gender

Male

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Locations

AHN Pulmonology at Canonsburg Hospital
100 Medical Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Other Locations
AHN Pulmonology at Allegheny Professional Building
490 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
AHN Pulmonology at Mellon Pavilion
4815 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

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What conditions does Dr. Raghukumar D. Thirumala specialize in?

While Dr. Raghukumar D. Thirumala is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Raghukumar D. Thirumala participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Raghukumar D. Thirumala has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Raghukumar D. Thirumala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Raghukumar D. Thirumala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-873-5934 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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