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Dr. Roberto Lopez-nieves MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
Carr 689, km 1.9 Vega Baja PR, 00693About
Dr. Roberto Lopez-nieves practices Geriatric Medicine in Vega Baja, PR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Lopez-nieves 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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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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