Dr. Monica K. Tung MD
Hospitalist
585 Lebanon St Melrose MA, 02176About
Dr. Monica Tung is a hospitalist practicing in Melrose, MA. Dr. Tung specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Tung manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Tung works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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