Geriatric Medicine Doctors in West Hazleton, PA Accepting Medicare

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Yamunadevi Sadasivan, M.D
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 20 Diana Ln, West Hazleton, PA 18202
Phone: 570-790-2260    Fax: 570-790-2277

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Popular Specializations in West Hazleton, PA:

Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation


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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