Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Brookings, OR Accepting Medicare

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Jitendra C Patel, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 97825 Shopping Center Ave, Brookings, OR 97415
Phone: 541-412-9800    Fax: 541-412-9600
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Mr. Palak Jitendra Patel, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 97825 Shopping Center Ave, Brookings, OR 97415
Phone: 707-412-9800    Fax: 707-412-9600

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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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