Dr. Ashok K Patel MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1720 Highway 59 S Thief River Falls MN, 56701About
Dr. Ashok Patel practices Geriatric Medicine in Thief River Falls, MN. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Patel 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Colon Polyps
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Ashok K Patel MD's Practice location
Sanford Health Thief River Falls Southeast Campus
1720 Highway 59 S -Thief River Falls, MN 56701Get Direction
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Dr. James T Langland MD1720 Highway 59 S Thief River Falls MN 56701
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