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Overview of Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD
Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in New York, NY. They specialize in Infectious Disease Medicine, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Infectious Disease. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS and is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center.
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Dr. Sivapalan's Office Locations
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Nyc Health Hospitals \ Harlem506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037 Directions (212) 939-1000
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Office506 Malcolm X Blvd Rm 3101A, New York, NY 10037 Directions (212) 939-2940
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About Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD
- Infectious Disease Medicine
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- 44 years of experience
- English
- 1427005255
Education & Certifications
- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
- Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
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