Dr. Oliver J. Droppers MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
815 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Bakersfield CA, 93307About
Dr. Oliver Droppers practices Geriatric Medicine in Bakersfield, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Droppers 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
Univ Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1973
University of California 1973
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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