Aleksander Feokitstov
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1 Washington Street Taunton Massachusetts, 2780About
Aleksander Feoktistov, MD, obtained his medical degree in 1983 from Riga Medical Institute in Latvia. He then continued his medical training in the United States, attending St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York for his internship and residency; followed by his fellowship at New York University Langone Medical Center. His medical career has seen numerous achievements including being named as Fellow American College of Rheumatology, and 'Patients' Choice Award' by Vitals.com from 2008 to 2009. Dr. Feoktistov attributes his success to hard work, love of the field, and continuing education. Today, the doctor practices rheumatology at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Massachusetts; he also works as Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Education and Training
Latvia
Riga Medical Institute
Board Certification
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine, Somerville, Massachusetts -
Awards
- 'Patient's Choice Award,' Vitals.com, 2008 and 2009
Internships
- St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York
Fellowships
- New York University Langone Medical Center
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Love of the Field, Continuing Education
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