Dr. Larry George Fickenscher M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
University Of Oregon Student Health Center 1590 East 13th Avenu Eugene OR, 97403About
Dr. Larry Fickenscher is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Eugene, OR. Dr. Fickenscher provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Fickenscher works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1968
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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