Dr. Curtis J. Mello MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
370 Faunce Corner Rd North Dartmouth MA, 02747About
Dr. Curtis Mello practices Pulmonology in North Dartmouth, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mello 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 Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma 1989
University Of Massachusetts Medical School 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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