Dr. Ricardo Machado MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
Hospital San Juan San Juan PR, 00936About
Dr. Ricardo Machado practices Geriatric Medicine in San Juan, PR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Machado 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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- Dr. Joan Eileen Pijem berrios M.D.1290 CALLE 54 SE SAN JUAN PR 00921
- Dr. Geraldine Luna OtherHospital Municipal de San Juan San Juan PR 00936
- Dr. Cathia Mendez-vargas M.D.415 Calle Duero San Juan PR 00920
- Dr. Antonio E. Sotomayor-sierra M.D.Las Cumbres Ave. Bayamon PR 00957
- Dr. Rafael Angel Vega-torres MDCasia street # 10 San Juan PR 00921
- Ms. Carmen Milagros Marrero MD488 Carr 845 San Juan PR 00926