Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Norwich, CT Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Amir Ahmad, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: 860-889-8331    
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Mrs. Hanna Kackielo, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Towne Park Plz, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: 860-887-0010    Fax: 860-887-0178

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Geriatric Medicine: An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


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