Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Flat Rock, NC Accepting Medicare

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Mr. Dennis Clark Kabasan, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 571 S Allen Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Phone: 828-692-6178    Fax: 828-692-2365

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Proactive Patient Outreach system, patient registry to improve care coordination, population health outcomes

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Research suggests that person can slow aging process by exercising regularly

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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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