Dr. Christine M. Fitzgibbons M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
55 Lake Ave N Pulmonary/Allergy/Cr Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Christine Fitzgibbons practices Pulmonology in Worcester, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Fitzgibbons 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.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 2002
Boston University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sleep Medicine
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Insomnia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Professional Memberships
- Member UMass Memorial Medical Group
Fellowships
- Boston Medical Center, Fellow:Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine 2006
- Boston Medical Center, Fellow:Sleep Medicine 2010
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