Dr. Patrice Barnum MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
8511 S Sam Houston Pkwy E Suite 101 Houston TX, 77075Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Patrice Barnum practices Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Barnum 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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