Dr. Ahmet F Dirican MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
726 County St New Bedford MA, 02740About
Dr. Ahmet Dirican practices Geriatric Medicine in New Bedford, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Dirican 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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Uludag Universitesi Tip Fakultesi 1984
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