Dr. Gary H. Oberlender MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
7448 Lawrence Ln Sw Roanoke VA, 24018About
Dr. Gary Oberlender practices Geriatric Medicine in Roanoke, VA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Oberlender 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.
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Drexel University College of Medicine 1980
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