Dr. Christine R. Viola D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
488 S Dieters Hill Rd Lehighton PA, 18235About
Dr. Christine Viola practices Geriatric Medicine in Brooklyn, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Viola 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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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1981
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