Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Fort Belvoir, VA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Padma Gowda, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9501 Farrell Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Phone: 703-805-0329    Fax: 703-805-9979

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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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