Dr. Andrew N Dentino MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
5423 S MCCOLL RD EDINBURG TX, 78539About
Dr. Andrew Dentino practices Geriatric Medicine in Lubbock, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Dentino 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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