Dr. Rachel Elaine Bruce M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
215 STRATTON RD RUTLAND VT, 05701Rating
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About
Dr. Rachel Bruce practices Pulmonology in Bennington, VT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Bruce manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Practice At 100 Hospital Dr
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