Alpha-1 Center | Boston Medical Center

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Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience.

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The Alpha-1 Center specializes in caring for patients and families with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, the most common heritable cause of emphysema. Our staff is dedicated to caring for all facets of this disease, from prevention to genetic counseling to alpha-1 augmentation therapy. We believe that the combination of clinical care and translational research will provide the best experience and outcomes for alphas and their families.

Please visit our official website Alpha-1 Center for more information on our services and physicians that focus on understanding alpha-1 associated lung and liver disease, with the goal of helping to develop cures for this disease in the future

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Alpha-1 Center

725 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
9th Floor, Suite 9B
Shapiro Center 617.638.7480

Monday-Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Cardiovascular Center

Our expert, multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services to both treat and prevent cardiac diseases and conditions. From stents to smoking cessation, we can help you keep your heart healthy.

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