Dr. Bruce E. Birkby M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist
500 Merrimack St Riverwalk Lawrence MA, 01843About
Dr. Bruce Birkby practices Allergy and Immunology care in Lawrence, MA. Dr. Birkby specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Birkby provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1973
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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