Dr. David Frederick Shirley M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3031 Stanford Ranch Rd Suite 2, #220 Rocklin CA, 95765About
Dr. David Shirley practices Geriatric Medicine in Rocklin, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Shirley 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
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Dementia
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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