Dr. Andrew Lackoff M.D.
Hospitalist
6 Saint Andrews Ln Boothbay Harbor ME, 04538About
Dr. Andrew Lackoff is a hospitalist practicing in Rockport, ME. Dr. Lackoff specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Lackoff manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Lackoff works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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