Pulmonology, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine

The Department of Pulmonology, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation services for a full range of pulmonary diseases and allergy conditions. The practice has an award-winning clinical program in asthma and expertise in fibrotic lung disease, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, sarcoidosis, and tuberculosis. We also have expertise in allergy and immunology, as well as critical care medicine.

Leading Expertise

Award-Winning Doctors

Our doctors were recognized as some of the city's best doctors on Boston Magazine’s “Top Docs” list.

Top Clinical Programs

Our clinical programs have received awards from the American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians.

High-Performing Care

BMC is recognized as high-performing in Pulmonary by U.S. News and World Report for the excellent care we provide for all pulmonary conditions.

Location and Contact 

Shapiro Center

725 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
9th Floor, Suite 9B
Shapiro Center

617.638.7480

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Programs and Clinics

Alpha-1 Center

The Alpha-1 Center provides prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a heritable cause of emphysema.

Bronchiectasis Program

BMC offers the only coordinated, multidisciplinary bronchiectasis program in Massachusetts, with a focus on treatments to improve quality of life.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) clinic serves patients with chronic respiratory failure from various causes, which is typically identified during hospital admissi…

Chronic Respiratory Failure Clinic

The Chronic Respiratory Failure Clinic serves patients unable to maintain the normal work of breathing because of various causes, such as pulmonary diseases, obesity, and neuromus…

Interstitial Lung Disease Program

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) clinic serves patients with chronic respiratory failure from various causes, which is typically identified during hospital admissi…

Lung Cancer Screening and Lung Nodule Evaluation Program

BMC’s Lung Cancer Screening and Lung Nodule Evaluation Program specializes in early lung cancer detection and treatment.

Pleural Diseases Program

Our clinic provides advanced care for complex pleural diseases that require chronic management and result from cancer, infections and other diseases.

Primary Immunodeficiency Program

If you have an immunological condition with no known cause, including frequent infections and treatment-resistant autoimmune diseases, the Primary Immunodeficiency Clinic can prov…

Pulmonary Hypertension Center

The Pulmonary Hypertension Center provides expert diagnosis and care for patients with primary and secondary forms of pulmonary hypertension (PH).

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary program that helps patients with chronic lung disease learn to manage their condition.

Sarcoidosis Program

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 sarcoido…

Sleep Disorders Clinic

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine–accredited Sleep Disorders Center at Boston Medical Center provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for individuals with a fu…

Tuberculosis Clinic

BMC’s Tuberculosis Clinic provides comprehensive care and case management every step of the way from diagnosis to therapeutic services and recovery.

Education and Training

Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

This three-year program provides training for fellows to become board-certified in both pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. The fellowship includes clinical care at BMC and the VA Boston Healthcare system, as well as a mentored research project. An optional fourth year focused on research is also available to trainees.

Learn More About Our Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Allergy and Immunology Fellowship

BMC’s two-year allergy and immunology fellowship provides clinical experience in adult and pediatric allergy clinics, as well as the pediatric respiratory clinic. Fellows also have the opportunity to rotate through highly specialized clinics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as well as complete a research project.

Learn More About Our Allergy and Immunology Fellowship

Research

Our research program includes nine affiliated labs, which focus on immunity and infection related to pulmonary disease, lung development, regenerative medicine, lung cancer diagnosis, and improvements in patient outcomes and quality of care.

Explore Our Research Labs