
Dr. Kenneth A Mercer MD MPH
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
10 E 85th St New York NY, 10028About
Dr. Kenneth Mercer practices Geriatric Medicine in New York, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Mercer 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.
Education and Training
Technion-Israel Inst Of Tech- Fac Of Med- Haifa- Israel 1994
Faculty Med Technion Israel Institute Technology 1994
Technion-Israel Inst of Technology Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Fellowships
- New York University; New York, Ny
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