Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Valdosta, GA Accepting Medicare

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Kesavan Gopa Kumar, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3207 Country Club Dr, Valdosta, GA 31605
Phone: 229-242-8480    Fax: 229-241-0252

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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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