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Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso DO

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(41)
6 GREENWICH OFFICE PARK GREENWICH CT, 06831
Practice Philosophy

Integrative Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

After working as a registered pharmacist in both hospital and retail pharmacies, Dr. LaRusso chose to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a physician. She continued to work as a pharmacist throughout ...

Education and Training

NY COLL OF OSTEO MED NY INST OF TECH D.O. 2007

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Treatments

  • Arthrocentesis
  • Steroid Injection
  • Trigger Point
  • Hyaluronidate Injection For Joints

Fellowships

  • North Shore-LIJ Rheumatology  2012

Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso DO's Practice location

Regional Orthopedics

111 Broadway 402 -
New York, NY 10006
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New patients: 212-431-2924
Fax: 212-343-1727

Regional Orthopedics

82 Lamberts Lane -
Staten Island, NY 10314
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New patients: 718-477-5479
Fax: 718-761-1770

6 GREENWICH OFFICE PARK -
GREENWICH, CT 06831
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New patients: 203-869-1145
Fax: 203-618-1721

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