Dr. Melchor J Acosta MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
9229 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Dallas TX, 75243About
Dr. Melchor Acosta practices Geriatric Medicine in Dallas, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Acosta 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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