Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Tacoma, WA Accepting Medicare

5 Geriatric Medicine doctors found. Showing 1 - 5
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Dr. Sharon Falzgraf, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9600 Veterans Dr Sw, Tacoma, WA 98493
Phone: 253-583-2085    Fax: 253-589-4105
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Dr. Steven Brooks Gist, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Puget Sound Health Care System, 9600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma, WA 98493
Phone: 253-582-8440    
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Dr. Diane A. Faran, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9040 Jacksonave, Tacoma, WA 98431
Phone: 808-523-8461    
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Iris Maria Tio-matos, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Pshcs American Lake Division, A-111-pc, Tacoma, WA 98493
Phone: 253-582-8440    Fax: 253-589-4150
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Dr. Ranjy Concha Basa, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: American Lake Va, 9600 Veterans Drive, Tacoma, WA 98493
Phone: 253-583-1168    Fax: 253-589-4028

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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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