Dr. Marsha D Mitchum MD
Aerospace Medicine Specialist | Aerospace Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST BOSTON MA, 02115About
Dr. Marsha Mitchum is an aerospace medicine specialist practicing in BOSTON, MA. Dr. Mitchum provides primary care services for professionals like pilots and crewmembers who work and travel in the air or space. As an aerospace medicine specialist, Dr. Mitchum discovers, manages and prevents health issues that result from traveling in extreme environments. These physicians are particularly trained in diseases that may arise from air travel, and work to keep airmen healthy and safe.
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