Dr. Stephen P Tarpy MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
500 Congress St 3rd Floor Quincy MA, 02169About
Dr. Stephen Tarpy practices Pulmonology in Quincy, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Tarpy 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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