Dr. Lisa Caruso, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Boston, MA and has been practicing for 22 years. She graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1993 and specializes in geriatric medicine.
Boston University Geriatric Svs
850 Harrison Ave Fl 3rd
Boston, MA 02118
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- MultiPlan
- Tufts Health Plan
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Constipation
very high
more than 98% of peers
Gait Abnormality
very high
more than 90% of peers
Urinary Incontinence
high
more than 87% of peers
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1 Â Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
2 Â Board Certifications
- Geriatric MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
238 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acidosis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Athlete's Foot
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bacterial Sepsis
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Cluster Headache
- Coccygeal Pain
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dry Eyes
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pneumonia
- Polyneuropathy
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rickets
- Ringworm
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sarcoidosis
- Scabies
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Stye
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Syphilis Infections
- Tension Headache
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
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19 Â Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- HIV Screening
- Immunization
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Liver Function Test
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Syphilis Screening
- Thyroid Screening
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1993
- Boston City Hospital Boston UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed 1994
- Boston City Hospital Boston UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 1996
- Boston City Hospital Boston UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Caruso accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPreferred Blue PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Harvard Pilgrim Health CareHarvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPO
- Tufts Health PlanTufts PPO
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