
Dr. John Charles Boatwright MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. John Boatwright practices Geriatric Medicine in Salem, VA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Boatwright 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
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1982
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Practice At 1970 Roanoke Blvd
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- Dr. Gary H. Oberlender MD7448 Lawrence Ln Sw Roanoke VA 24018
- Dr. Aubrey Lee Knight M.D.2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw Roanoke VA 24014
- Dr. Brian Keith Unwin M.D.2001 CRYSTAL SPRING AVE SW STE 302 ROANOKE VA 24014
- Dr. Michael A. Berry M.D.2001 Crystal Spring Avenue Roanoke VA 24016
- Dr. Christopher Don Wood D.O.2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw Roanoke VA 24014
Nearest Hospitals
CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
1906 BELLEVIEW AVENUE, SE ROANOKE VA 24014LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTERl
1900 ELECTRIC ROAD SALEM VA 24153CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151