Dr. Charles B Vernon MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1791 Highway 64 E Anamosa IA, 52205About
Dr. Charles Vernon practices Geriatric Medicine in Anamosa, IA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Vernon 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1983
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1983
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Emphysema
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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