Dr. Claudia Capurro MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3601 S 6th Ave Tucson AZ, 85723About
Dr. Claudia Capurro practices Geriatric Medicine in Tucson, AZ. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Capurro 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1991
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- Heart Disease
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