Dr. Larry David Gattis MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
412 Commerce St Hawkinsville GA, 31036About
Dr. Larry Gattis practices Geriatric Medicine in Hawkinsville, GA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Gattis 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
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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