Dr. Alexander B Latty M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Melrose Medical Assocs 792 Main Street Melrose MA, 02176About
Dr. Alexander Latty practices Pulmonology in Melrose, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Latty 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1967
Harvard Medical School 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Chronic Pain
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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