Dr. Douglas Eugene Turvey M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
100 River Ave Eugene OR, 97404About
Dr. Douglas Turvey practices Geriatric Medicine in Eugene, OR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Turvey 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Disease
- Actinic Keratosis
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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