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Dr. Robert A. Lafyatis MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(3)
725 Albany St Shapiro 7, Suite B Boston MA, 02118
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About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Clinical Trials

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

Dr. Robert A. Lafyatis MD's Practice location

Practice At 725 Albany St Shapiro 7, Suite B

725 Albany St Shapiro 7, Suite B -
Boston, MA 02118
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Dr. Robert Lafyatis, Md

740 Harrison Ave Dob4 -
Boston, MA 02118
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Dr. Robert A. Lafyatis MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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