Dr. Glenn Paul Hittel MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
150 Gentilly Blvd Cartersville GA, 30120About
Dr. Glenn Hittel practices Geriatric Medicine in Cartersville, GA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Hittel 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1984
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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