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Dr. Janet Kersten Gafford MD

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

1100 Tunnel Rd Vamc Medicine Servic Asheville NC, 28805
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Dr. Janet Gafford practices Geriatric Medicine in Asheville, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Gafford 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

Indiana University School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Dr. Janet Kersten Gafford MD's Practice location

Practice At 1100 Tunnel Rd Vamc Medicine Service

1100 Tunnel Rd Vamc Medicine Servic -
Asheville, NC 28805
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New patients: 828-299-2515
Fax: 828-299-5885

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MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CEl

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MARGARET R PARDEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

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Head northwest 284 ft
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Turn right 203 ft
Turn left onto Riceville Road 831 ft
Turn right onto Tunnel Road (US 70) 965 ft
Turn left onto Swannanoa River Road (NC 81) 1.2 mi
Turn left onto US 74A 3683 ft
Take the ramp on the right onto US 74A 1196 ft
Merge left onto I 240 358 ft
Take the ramp on the right onto US 74A 1137 ft
Make a slight right 2745 ft
Merge left onto I 40 5037 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1296 ft
Turn left onto Sweeten Creek Road (US 25A) 7.0 mi
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