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Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 62
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Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 62
Boston, MA
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36 years of experience
Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Saukkonen graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Saukkonen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Saukkonen has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Bronchiectasis and Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Saukkonen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Saukkonen's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Saukkonen is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Bronchiectasis
Asthma
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Asthma
Shortness of Breath
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Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Acute Bronchitis
Aspergillosis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Lung Cancer
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Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
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Sleep Apnea
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asbestosis
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
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Breast Cancer
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Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
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Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
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Hypoxemia
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Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Swine Flu
Tracheitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services

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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-1721

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Oct 06, 2024
I'm very grateful for Dr. Saukkonen. He was able to figure out the cause of my symptoms when others couldn't. He is very thorough and the nurses in the office have been great and very responsive. I highly recommend Dr. Saukkonen.
— Oct 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Saukkonen's profile.

Dr. Saukkonen frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Bronchiectasis and Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kai Saukkonen, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA