Dr. Fritz Javier Lubin MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1500 5th Ave Mckeesport PA, 15132About
Dr. Fritz Lubin practices Geriatric Medicine in Mckeesport, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Lubin 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
Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo MD
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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