Overview
Kai Saukkonen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Saukkonen is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Nodules.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kai Saukkonen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kai Saukkonen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kai Saukkonen by calling their office at 617-726-1721. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kai Saukkonen a top-rated expert for Bronchiectasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kai Saukkonen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bronchiectasis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kai Saukkonen specialize in?
While Dr. Kai Saukkonen is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Kai Saukkonen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kai Saukkonen has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchiectasis. You can view a list of Dr. Kai Saukkonen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kai Saukkonen accept my insurance?
Dr. Kai Saukkonen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-1721 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Saukkonen isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Saukkonen isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- EmphysemaDr. Saukkonen isDistinguished. Learn about Emphysema.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Saukkonen isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Saukkonen isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Saukkonen isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Advanced
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisDr. Saukkonen isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
- AspergillosisDr. Saukkonen isAdvanced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- BullaeDr. Saukkonen isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Saukkonen isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Saukkonen isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Saukkonen isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Saukkonen isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Saukkonen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Saukkonen isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AsthmaDr. Saukkonen isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Saukkonen isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Saukkonen isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
