Internal Medicine Doctors in Pleasant Ridge, MI Accepting Medicare

2 Internal Medicine doctors found. Showing 1 - 2
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Dr. Atif M George, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 23760 Woodward Ave, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-543-2800    Fax: 248-543-2814
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Dale C Scarlett, MD
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 99 Elm Park Ave, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Phone: 248-854-8355    

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Popular Specializations in Pleasant Ridge, MI:

Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine


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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