Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Farmington, NM Accepting Medicare

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Edward Kompare, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 407 S Schwartz Ave, Suite 201, Farmington, NM 87401
Phone: 505-609-6730    Fax: 505-609-6749

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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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