Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Williamston, NC Accepting Medicare

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Dhruva Chawla, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 310 S Mccaskey Rd, Martin General Hospital, Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: 252-809-6121    Fax: 252-809-6263

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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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