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Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 76
Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD
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Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 76
Lubbock, TX
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52 years of experience
Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lubbock, TX.

About

Dr. Chekuru graduated from Sri Venkatesvara MC, Tirupati in 1973 and completed a residency at Brooklyn-Cumberland MC. Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD is a Pulmonologist in Lubbock, TX and has 52 years experience. Dr. Chekuru currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Covenant Childrens Hospital and Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Chekuru has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Asthma and Acute Bronchitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chekuru received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Chekuru's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chekuru is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Asthma
Acute Bronchitis
Shortness of Breath
Asthma
Acute Bronchitis
Shortness of Breath
Asthma
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Acute Bronchitis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchiectasis
Chest Pain
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hypoxemia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mild Asthma
Moderate Asthma
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Study
Acidosis
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
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Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Central Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Chylothorax
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Emphysema
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Gonococcal Pneumonia
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Influenza (Flu)
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Swine Flu
Valley Fever
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonory Associates of Lubbock LLP
    3621 22nd St Ste 400, Lubbock, TX 79410
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Feb 07, 2017
I visited Dr. Chekuru on the 2nd and was greatly impressed by the care I received and for the personal attention given me during my visit. The staff was very professional and has a wonderful attitude about patient care. Dr. Chekuru himself is someone I am proud to recommend.
Joel in Lubbock, TX — Feb 07, 2017
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sri Venkatesvara MC, Tirupati
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Brooklyn-Cumberland MC
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooklyn-Cumberland MC
    1977
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Downstate Va Medical Center
    1979
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chekuru's profile.

Dr. Chekuru frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Asthma and Acute Bronchitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD is affiliated with Covenant Childrens Hospital and Covenant Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Naidu Chekuru, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Childrens Hospital

    4015 22nd Pl, Lubbock, TX

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX