Dr. Robert S Powel MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1160 E 3900 S G200 Salt Lake City UT, 84124About
Dr. Robert Powel practices Geriatric Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Powel 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1985
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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