Mrs. Alicia M.h. Casey M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
300 Longwood Ave Division Of Respirat Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Alicia Casey practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Boston, MA. Dr. Casey 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
University of Vermont College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Birth Defects
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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