Dr. Kathleen M Aras-richard MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
94 Mendon St Hopedale MA, 01747About
Dr. Kathleen Aras-richard practices Pulmonology in Hopedale, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Aras-richard 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
Tufts University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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