Dr. John R Folger MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
215 River Ridge Rd Brevard NC, 28712Rating
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Dr. John Folger practices Geriatric Medicine in Brevard, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Folger 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
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1953
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