Dr. Peter P Lacamera MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
736 Cambridge St. St. Elizabeth's Pulm Brighton MA, 02135About
Dr. Peter Lacamera practices Pulmonology in Brighton, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Lacamera 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
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Boston Super Doctors
Treatments
- Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Asthma And More
Fellowships
- Harvard University Health Services, Fellow 2001
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