
Dr. Bianca Contrucci Monteiro MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
144 State St Portland ME, 04101About
Dr. Bianca Monteiro practices Pulmonology in Portland, ME. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Monteiro 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
Universidade Federal Fluminense 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Heidi DeBlock M.D.272 Congress St Portland ME 04101
- Dr. Lewis P Golden M.D.144 State St Portland ME 04101
- Dr. Gregory Charles Fanaras M.D.144 State St Portland ME 04101
- Dr. Miles Lewallen Sheffer MD144 State St Portland ME 04101
- Dr. William Andrew Demicco MD144 State St Portland ME 04101
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