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Baylor College of Medicine1200 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004 map
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Baylor College of Medicine7200 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77030 map
Dr. Amit Parulekar is a pulmonologist in Houston. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Baylor College of Medicine
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Amit D. Parulekar is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1200 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004
Office Details
Baylor College of Medicine
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/request-appointment-online), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Amit Parulekar.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Amit D. Parulekar is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
7200 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77030-4202
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Amit Parulekar graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 2004.
Dr. Parulekar has two offices in Texas where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Parulekar works with three hundred and thirty-seven doctors including Dr. Hamisu Salihu and Dr. Jason Ahuero.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Parulekar may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Parulekar provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Parulekar may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Parulekar specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Parulekar also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Education & Training
Medical School
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University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
MD • 2004
Hospital Affiliations
- Chi St. Luke's Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center
- St. Luke's Community Health Services
Languages Spoken
- English
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