Dr. Francisco C Rugama MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2121 E Griffin Pkwy Suite 4 Mission TX, 78574About
Dr. Francisco Rugama practices Geriatric Medicine in Mission, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Rugama 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1977
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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