Dr. Melissa Lucy Larusso DO
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
111 Broadway 402 New York NY, 10006Practice Philosophy
Integrative Medicine
About
After working as a registered pharmacist in both hospital and retail pharmacies, Dr. LaRusso chose to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a physician. She continued to work as a pharmacist throughout ...
Education and Training
NY COLL OF OSTEO MED NY INST OF TECH D.O. 2007
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point
- Hyaluronidate Injection For Joints
Fellowships
- North Shore-LIJ Rheumatology 2012
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