Swaroopa Nalamalapu, M.D.
- Pulmonology
Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Allen Memorial Hospital
- Gender: Female
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Languages Spoken:
- English
About Swaroopa Nalamalapu, M.D.
Internship
- John's Hopkins
- Cleveland Clinic
- University of Alabama
- West Virginia University
Residency
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center Pulmonary
Fellowship
- East Carolina University Pulmonary
Board Certifications
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Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pulmonology
Biography
I'm an expert in diagnosing and treating pulmonary conditions like COPD, asthma, ILD, Sarcoidosis, lung nodules, pulmonary hypertension, along with providing critical care services in the ICU. I have a special interest in lung nodules. I treat my patients with passion to provide the best available treatment.
Why did you become a provider?
I love to help people feel better and alleviate suffering to the best extent possible.
Why did you decide to join UnityPoint Health?
I admire this organization's dedication to care for each patient with empathy and best practices.
Medical Specialties or Special Interests:
COPD, interventional pulmonary services - bronchoscopy
Describe your average patient:
Someone who suffers from breathing difficulties and lung nodules
What would your patients say about you?
Hopefully, patients would appreciate my empathy and patience.
Ideal provider/patient relationship:
Mutual respect is key.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy spending time with my two little ones and traveling.
Lung nodules and critical care