
Dr. John Farens MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
224 Leavenworth Rd Shelton CT, 06484About
Dr. John Farens practices Geriatric Medicine in Shelton, CT. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Farens 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
L T M Med Coll- Univ Of Bombay- Bombay- Maharashtra- India 1976
University of Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College 1977
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1977
Grant Government Medical College
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Flu
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Rash
- H. Pylori
- Vascular Disease
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