Dr. Christina Vestergaard Scirica MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
55 Fruit St Yaw 6b Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Christina Scirica practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Boston, MA. Dr. Scirica treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 2000
Harvard Medical School 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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