Dr. Katherine P. Hendra M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
750 Washington St Pmg Pulmonary Diseas Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. Katherine Hendra practices Pulmonology in Boston, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hendra manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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