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Dr. Ravikumar Alagar, MD
Overview of Dr. Ravikumar Alagar, MD
Dr. Ravikumar Alagar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and is affiliated with Heritage Valley Kennedy. Patients rated Dr. Alagar an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Alagar's Office Locations
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Office1350 Locust St Ste 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Directions (412) 690-2352
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Office304 Evans Dr Ste 301, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Directions (412) 690-2352
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General Medical Practitioners1312 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Directions (412) 690-2352
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Ladani Medical Associates LLC2409 BROWNSVILLE RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Directions (412) 690-2352
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Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
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Sleep Apnea
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
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Sleep Study
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Abdominal Abscess
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Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Pharyngitis
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Acute Sinusitis
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Adult Failure to Thrive
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Anorectal Abscess
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asbestosis
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Bedsores
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Biliary Atresia
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Bladder Infection
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Bronchiectasis
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Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
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Burn Injuries
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
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Celiac Disease
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Cellulitis
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
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Chest Pain
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
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Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Colorectal Cancer
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Contact Dermatitis
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Cough
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Cryptococcosis
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Dehydration
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Diabetes Type 2
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Enteritis
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Food Poisoning
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Foot Infection
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Gait Abnormality
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Gallstones
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Gastric Ulcer
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Gastritis
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Gout
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Hernia
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Hidradenitis
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Hyperkalemia
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Hyperlipidemia
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Hypertension
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Hypokalemia
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Hypotension
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
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Hypothyroidism
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Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Influenza (Flu)
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Itchy Skin
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Joint Pain
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Leukocytopenia
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Lipid Disorders
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Low Back Pain
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Malnutrition
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Muscle Weakness
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Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
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Pharyngitis
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Polyneuropathy
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Pulmonary Disease
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Urinary Incontinence
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Urinary Stones
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Vascular Disease
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Venous Insufficiency
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Viral Hepatitis
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Yeast Infections
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Bronchoscopy
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Specialties*
- Critical Care Medicine
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Years of Experience
- 35 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, French and Tamil
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1912961392
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- HARVARD Medical School
Fellowship
Internship
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Internship
Medical Education
- McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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Dr. Alagar speaks French and Tamil.
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