As one of the largest sarcoidosis programs on the East Coast, we focus on state-of-the-art clinical care to ensure you get the right treatment for your individual form of sarcoidosis. We are based in Pulmonary but work with other subspecialists when needed to get you an accurate diagnosis and treatment for this multisystem disease. .cta2{background-color:#f4efd9;} @media (max-width:768px) { .ctaThumb{padding:15px;} .cta2{background-color:#fff;} } ### Sarcoidosis Program - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Treatments & Services](#treatments-services) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Patient Resources](#patient-resources) - [Provider Resources](#provider-resources) ## Contact Us [ 725 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118 9th Floor Suite 9B BMC, Shapiro Center ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/725+Albany+Street,+Boston,+MA) [617.414.3479](tel:617.414.3479) Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [ ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bfc9329a-5a2c-47fb-a7a2-c64d0d17dfba/img_1611?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg) ](/content/shapiro-center) ## Treatments & Services ### Sarcoidosis Treatment Options There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but there are many different treatment options for patients. The focus of treatment is to improve symptoms and improve quality of life. While some achieve remission, the majority of patients learn management methods for what is a chronic condition. [Read more](/sarcoidosis/treatment-options) ## Our Team ### [Praveen Govender, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/praveen-govender-md) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6230e700-5901-4a0a-9d61-616ca267ed14/Praveen-Govender_405_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Konstantinos-Dionysi Alysandratos, MD, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/konstantinos-dionysi-alysandratos-md) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0084052e-f293-40b2-a5d4-7f96c38d03dc/Konstantinos-Alysandratos_235_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Pria Anand, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/pria-anand-md) Neurologist; Chief of Hospitalist (Inpatient) Neurology; Director, Neurology Residency Program ![Headshot of Pria Anand, a neurologist at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ad43dc1a-b494-402f-8817-e822f2a4389a/Pria-Anand-MD-Neurology?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Arlene Dermovsesian, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/arlene-dermovsesian-np) Nurse Practitioner (Cardiac Electrophysiology) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b77ad25a-10e1-4dfb-a1f6-ae6e73c58972/Arlene-Dermovsesian-NP_736_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Finn J. Hawkins, MB, BCh](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/finn-j-hawkins-mb-bch) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0413a47b-e22c-4a14-8e4e-b471e03bd2f6/FINN-HAWKINS_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Robert H. Helm, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/robert-h-helm-md) Cardiologist; Cardiac Electrophysiologist; Director, Cardiac Device Center ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e7c8a248-f71c-4655-a8c1-c132d8cf9edc/Robert-Helm_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Elizabeth S. Klings, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elizabeth-s-klings-md) Pulmonologist; Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Center; Director of Clinical Research, Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/408f3846-0617-4413-b63e-4aa09ffdbfc6/Liz-Klings-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Christina Lam, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/christina-lam-md) Dermatologist; Interim Chief of Dermatology ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6c06ea98-a0e3-466c-8253-4b3b311eae0b/Christina-Lam-Headshot?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kara C. LaMattina, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kara-c-lamattina-md) Ophthalmologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/f90485a8-f3a5-4861-8181-fecda7256e7a/LaMattina_Kara_MD_Optho?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Tracey M. Lavey, MS, NP, ANP-BC](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/tracey-m-lavey-ms-np-anp-bc) Nurse Practitioner, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a9761083-881d-4be8-84be-33218cb68a71/Tracey-Lavey_53_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Mary A. Morabito, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/mary-morabito-np) Nurse Practitioner (Cardiac Electrophysiology) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/51d39b38-03fc-492c-b0dc-c6f0c0531415/Mary-Morabito_422_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Michael P. Platt, MD, MSc](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michael-p-platt-md-msc) Otolaryngologist, Vice Chair of Education ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7abb7bc2-6ce7-4e55-9621-f14560aa6485/Michael-Platt_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kwan Hon Vincent Lau, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kwan-hon-vincent-lau-md) Neurologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b8e1dc53-90c4-4395-a33b-7dde783c3797/Lau_Kwan-Hon-Vincent_MD_Neuro?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kevin C. Wilson, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kevin-c-wilson-md) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3e8fd3cf-e1c2-4160-9699-05c582c80627/Kevin-C-Wilson_310_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Lan Zhou, MD, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lan-zhou-md-phd) Neurologist ![Photograph of Dr. Lan Zhou](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/db76debb-a5d3-4483-a002-11363c5f5216/Lan-Zhou-MD-Neurology?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Shuhan Zhu, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/shuhan-zhu-md) Neurologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7d34af37-dd34-4869-888a-910d371a9945/Shuhan-Zhu?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) Divya A. Shankar, MD ### Pulmonology ### [Praveen Govender, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/praveen-govender-md) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6230e700-5901-4a0a-9d61-616ca267ed14/Praveen-Govender_405_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Finn J. Hawkins, MB, BCh](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/finn-j-hawkins-mb-bch) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0413a47b-e22c-4a14-8e4e-b471e03bd2f6/FINN-HAWKINS_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Konstantinos-Dionysi Alysandratos, MD, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/konstantinos-dionysi-alysandratos-md) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0084052e-f293-40b2-a5d4-7f96c38d03dc/Konstantinos-Alysandratos_235_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kevin C. Wilson, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kevin-c-wilson-md) Pulmonologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3e8fd3cf-e1c2-4160-9699-05c582c80627/Kevin-C-Wilson_310_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) Divya A. Shankar, MD ### Cardiology ### [Derin Tugal, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/derin-tugal-md) Cardiologist; Cardiac Electrophysiologyist ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ## Patient Resources [### Sarcoidosis Frequently Asked Questions Because the signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis can resemble other diseases, the diagnosis of sarcoidosis can be difficult to make. The Sarcoidosis Program at BMC can help determine if you have the disease. ](/sarcoidosis/frequently-asked-questions) ## Provider Resources [### Sarcoidosis Publications - Y Cozier, Berman JS, Palmer JR, Boggs DA, Wise LA, Rosenberg L. [Reproductive and hormonal factors in relation to incidence of sarcoidosis in U.S. black women: The Black Women’s Health Study](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22967742). *Am J Epidemiol*. ](/sarcoidosis/publications)