Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Hickory, NC Accepting Medicare

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Jeffrey Hamilton Kuch, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1170 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone: 828-431-5600    

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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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