Dr. Rajamanickam Purushothaman MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1965 S Fremont Ave Suite 300 Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. Rajamanickam Purushothaman practices Geriatric Medicine in Springfield, MO. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Purushothaman 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
Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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