Dr. Peter J Howard M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY, 13326About
Dr. Peter Howard practices Geriatric Medicine in Cooperstown, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Howard 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
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1975
McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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