Dr. James E Lacava M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY, 13326About
Dr. James Lacava practices Geriatric Medicine in Cooperstown, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Lacava 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1987
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1987
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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