Dr. Robert A. Lafyatis MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
725 Albany St Shapiro 7, Suite B Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Robert Lafyatis is a rheumatologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Lafyatis specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Lafyatis treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- 2009 Scleroderma Foundation - Doctor of the Year
Treatments
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fellowships
- National Inst Of Health, MD, Fellow:Rheumatology 1986
- Rheumatology, National Institute of Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease, Bethesda MD 1989
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