Dr. John E Emmel MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
27 GAMECOCK AVE CHARLESTON SC, 29407About
Dr. John Emmel practices Geriatric Medicine in Mount Pleasant, SC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Emmel 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Opiate Dependence
- Abnormal Gait
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