Dr. Elenita L Usher M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
701 W 5th St Odessa TX, 79763About
Dr. Elenita Usher practices Geriatric Medicine in Odessa, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Usher 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 San Carlos Faculty of Medical Sciences MD
Faculdade Presidente Antonio Carlos (FAPAC)
Universidad Mariano G·lvez de Guatemala Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas y de la Salud 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Malnutrition
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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