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Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 61
Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD is a Pulmonologist in Jamaica Plain, MA.
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Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 61
Jamaica Plain, MA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD is a Pulmonologist in Jamaica Plain, MA.

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Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD is a Pulmonologist in Jamaica Plain, MA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1988 and completed a residency at Boston University Med Ctr/univ Hp.They currently practice at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Infectious Disease Clinic and are affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital. Dr. Tarpy has experience treating conditions like Bronchiectasis, Shortness of Breath and Interstitial Lung Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tarpy received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Tarpy is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bronchiectasis
Shortness of Breath
Interstitial Lung Disease
Bronchiectasis
Shortness of Breath
Interstitial Lung Disease
Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Emphysema
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Pulmonary Hypertension
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Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Brain Injury
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
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Colorectal Cancer
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Hemorrhoids
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Bronchoprovocation Test
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Home Sleep Study
Lung Diffusion Capacity Test
PET-CT Scan
Pulmonary Function Test
Respirator Fit Evaluations
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Tuberculosis Screening
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Locations

  1. 1 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Infectious Disease Clinic
    1153 Centre St Ste 4F, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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4.2
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Jan 29, 2020
He saved our daughter’s life. His expertise and fast action saved her. He is the best! He also found a parathyroid problem when she was under his care in icu. Thank You Dr Tarpy!
— Jan 29, 2020
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Biography
  • Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD is a pulmonologist in Jamaica Plain, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1988. He specializes in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Med Ctr/univ Hp
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tarpy's profile.

Dr. Tarpy frequently treats the following conditions: Bronchiectasis, Shortness of Breath and Interstitial Lung Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Tarpy, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA