Dr. Cecilia Gafitanu M.D.
Hospitalist
101 Page Street Southcoast Physician New Bedford MA, 02740About
Dr. Cecilia Gafitanu is a hospitalist practicing in New Bedford, MA. Dr. Gafitanu specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Gafitanu manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Gafitanu 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
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Aspiration
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Cellulitis
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