Geriatric Medicine Doctors in North Reading, MA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Vasant R Patel, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 21 Main St, Suite 3c, North Reading, MA 01864
Phone: 978-664-4600    Fax: 978-664-2715

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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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