Dr. Raul Laguarda MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
67 Union St Hodgson Building, 5t Natick MA, 01760About
Dr. Raul Laguarda practices Pulmonology in Natick, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Laguarda 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 De La Republica- Fac De Med- Montevideo- Uruguay 1967
Facultad de Med 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Aspiration
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Bronchiectasis
- Pain
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Opiate Dependence
- Ear Wax
- Vascular Disease
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