Dr. Lesley W Harrington MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
31 Hall Dr Amherst MA, 01002About
Dr. Lesley Harrington practices Geriatric Medicine in Amherst, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Harrington 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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