Family Medicine Doctors in Franklinton, LA Accepting Medicare
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 Elizabeth M. Cain, M.D. Family Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 51704 Highway 438, Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-848-9955 Fax: 985-730-7183 |
 Dr. Gerald Lee Foret, M.D. Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 43011 Victory Dr, Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-839-4828 Fax: 985-839-4828 |
Dr. Catherine J Speights, MD Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1900 Main St, Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-795-4180 Fax: 985-839-0319 |
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Sentinel lymph node biopsies could be safely avoided for some breast cancer patients
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UMN research evaluates impact of multimorbidity on hip fracture probability in older women
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