Dr. Alison K Schlisman MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1160 E 3900 S G200 Salt Lake City UT, 84124About
Dr. Alison Schlisman practices Geriatric Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Schlisman 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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Drexel University College of Medicine 1997
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