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Dr. Sarada Jaimungal, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2209 Merrick Rd Ste 100, Merrick, NY 11566
Phone: 516-546-5000    Fax: 516-546-0596
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Dr. Mansoor Farooki, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2094 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566
Phone: 516-600-0676    Fax: 718-708-4282

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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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