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Adaku Anyalewechi Okafor, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6970 Grand Central Pkwy, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-263-4600    
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Dr. Jonathan T Chang, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6750 Thornton Pl Apt 6h, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 917-553-8246    Fax: 718-239-2556

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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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