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Harish Kakarala, MD, Pulmonology, Akron, OH

HarishKakaralaMDFCCP, FACP

Pulmonology • Akron, OH

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease, Sleep Medicine

Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine Physician

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  • Office

    224 W Exchange St
    Suite 380
    Akron, OH 44302
    Phone+1 330-344-6676
    Fax+1 330-434-3611

Summary

  • Dr. Harish Kakarala is a pulmonologist in Akron, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He received his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and has been in practice 18 years. He specializes in critical care medicine, pleural disease, and sleep medicine and is experienced in a multitude of critical care procedures including pulmonary artery catheterization, sleep medicine, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Sleep Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • Summa Health System/NEOMED
    Summa Health System/NEOMEDResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Assistant Professor NEOMED
  • FACP American College of Physicians, 2016
  • Clinical Assistant Professor Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine, 2016

Publications & Presentations

Authored Content

  • New Amsterdam, Old TropesOctober 2018
  • The Resident Is a Blast from the Past: A Doctor’s ReviewFebruary 2018
  • The Best (Medical) TV Show EverNovember 2017

Professional Memberships

Dr. Harish Kakarala, Dr. Harish Kakarala, MD, Dr. H Kakarala