
Dr. Rafael Angel Vega-torres MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
Casia street # 10 San Juan PR, 00921About
Dr. Rafael Vega-torres practices Geriatric Medicine in San Juan, PR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Vega-torres works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
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- Dr. Joan Eileen Pijem berrios M.D.1290 CALLE 54 SE SAN JUAN PR 00921
- Dr. Geraldine Luna OtherHospital Municipal de San Juan San Juan PR 00936
- Dr. Cathia Mendez-vargas M.D.415 Calle Duero San Juan PR 00920
- Dr. Ricardo Machado MDHospital San Juan San Juan PR 00936
- Dr. Daisy Baez-franceschi M.D.101 AVE SAN PATRICIO GUAYNABO PR 00968
- Dr. Vilma Cora MD1791 Calle Esteban Padilla San Juan PR 00921
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