Dr. John M Colombo MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
501 N Lansdowne Ave Drexel Hill PA, 19026About
Dr. John Colombo practices Geriatric Medicine in Drexel Hill, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Colombo 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
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1979
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Vascular Disease
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