
Dr. Joaquin Fernandez MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
138 Ave Winston Churchill San Juan PR, 00926About
Dr. Joaquin Fernandez practices Geriatric Medicine in San Juan, PR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Fernandez 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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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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Nearby Providers
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- 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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