Dr. Michael B Yaffe, MD

Dr. Michael Yaffe is a surgeon and critical care medicine specialist who brings 37 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Deaconess Hospital. His dual expertise allows him to provide comprehensive surgical care while managing critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and treatment. Dr. Yaffe is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Yaffe practices at multiple locations including Mount Auburn Hospital, CHA Cambridge Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, with his primary location in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating patients with respiratory failure and acute kidney injury, as well as managing chronic lung disease. His procedural skills include performing bronchoscopy to examine the airways, placing arterial lines for precise blood pressure monitoring, and providing therapeutic hypothermia treatment for patients requiring …specialized temperature management.