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Dr. Christina Vestergaard Scirica MD, Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Christina Vestergaard Scirica MD

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

55 Fruit St Yaw 6b Boston MA, 02114
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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

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Cystic Fibrosis (cf)

Dr. Christina Vestergaard Scirica MD's Practice location

Practice At 55 Fruit St Yaw 6b

55 Fruit St Yaw 6b -
Boston, MA 02114
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New patients: 617-726-6093, 617-726-8707
Fax: 617-724-2803

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