Geriatric Medicine Doctors in East Boston, MA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Ankur Bharija, MBBS
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10 Gove St, East Boston, MA 02128
Phone: 617-569-5800    Fax: 617-568-4780

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Popular Specializations in East Boston, MA:

Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
General Practice
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Geriatric Medicine
Hematology & Oncology


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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