Dr. Bruce Barlam MD

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Excellent

Dr. Bruce Barlam has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 2 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Bruce Barlam identified specializing in Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative care, and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum, and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. Thoracic surgeons have the knowledge, experience and technical skills to accurately diagnose, operate upon safely, and effectively manage patients with thoracic diseases of the chest. This requires substantial knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and oncology, as well as capability in the use of heart assist devices, management of abnormal heart rhythms and drainage of the chest cavity, respiratory support systems, endoscopy, and invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. No Sub-Specialty., Vascular SurgeryVascular Surgery
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intercranial vessels or the heart. and Cardiac Surgery..

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Bruce Barlam accepts the following plans for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts at 79 Highland Ave

• Blue Care Elect Network Blue Care Elect (PPO/EPO)
• Blue Precision/PPO Blue Options v.2 Network Blue Precision/PPO Blue Options v.2
• Blue Precision/PPO Blue Options v.3 Blue Precision/PPO Blue Options v.3
• Essential Blue Network Essential Blue
• HMO Blue Network HMO Blue

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Barlam is affiliated with 1 hospital:

North Shore Medical Center
81 Highland Ave
Salem, MA

Education

Dr. Barlam attended medical school at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and graduated in 1979 having 34 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Bruce Barlam MD as:

• Bruce W Barlam
• B Barlam

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