
Dr. Joseph Rogers Downs M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1 48th St Valley AL, 36854About
Dr. Joseph Downs practices Geriatric Medicine in Valley, AL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Downs 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
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1978
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Malnutrition
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Joseph Rogers Downs M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1 48th St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gary Griffin MD1600 VERNON RD LAGRANGE GA 30240
- Dr. Rao R Meka M.D.14 Medical Park Valley AL 36854
- Dr. Arvind Pandurang Kamath MD1 Medical Park Valley AL 36854
Nearest Hospitals
WELLSTAR WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTERl
1514 VERNON ROAD LAGRANGE GA 30240NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTERl
100 FRIST COURT COLUMBUS GA 31909