Dr. James Glenn Fitkin M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2500 Corporate Exchange Drive Suite 100 American H Columbus OH, 43231About
Dr. James Fitkin practices Geriatric Medicine in Columbus, OH. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Fitkin 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1994
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Dementia
- Malnutrition
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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