Dr. John N Unterborn M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
11 Nevins St Suite 202 Brighton MA, 02135About
Dr. John Unterborn practices Pulmonology in Brighton, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Unterborn 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
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1989
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1989
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Judging the effectiveness of clinical pathways for pneumonia: the role of risk adjustment.
- Relationship of dyspnea to respiratory drive and pulmonary function tests in obese patients before and after weight loss.
- Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Genotype-Guided vs Standard Dosing of Warfarin.
- Options for mechanical ventilation in neuromuscular diseases.
Awards
- Boston Best Doctor, 2007, 2008. 2007
- Alpha Omega Alpha.
Fellowships
- Tufts-New England Medical Center
- New England Medical Center, Fellow:Pulmonary/Critical Care 1989
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