Internal Medicine Doctors in Pinson, AL Accepting Medicare

3 Internal Medicine doctors found. Showing 1 - 3
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Dr. Vlad Prelipcean, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6725 Deerfoot Pkwy, Pinson, AL 35126
Phone: 205-680-9898    Fax: 205-680-3300
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Mr. Octavian Popescu, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6725 Deerfoot Pkwy, Pinson, AL 35126
Phone: 205-680-9898    Fax: 205-680-3300
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Virgil E. Mcgrady, D.O.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6725 Deerfoot Pkwy, Pinson, AL 35126
Phone: 205-680-9898    Fax: 205-680-3300

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Popular Specializations in Pinson, AL:

Pediatrics
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Infectious Disease


Internal Medicine: A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


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