
Dr. Samuel J Perna D.O.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Samuel Perna is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Perna provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Perna works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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- Dr. Ella H Bowman MD PHD1720 2ND AVE S BIRMINGHAM AL 35294
- Dr. Larry Douglas Alford M.D.2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR BIRMINGHAM AL 35209
- Dr. Laura Brooke Farless MDCh 19 219u Birmingham AL 35294
- Dr. Frank Amos Bailey MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Neal Steil MD619 19th St S Birmingham AL 35249
- Dr. Edina Von Rottenthaler M.D.4221 Marden Way Vestavia AL 35242
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1600 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35233CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233