Dr. Roger A Letourneau M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
13 Royal Crest Dr Suite 8 North Andover MA, 01845About
Dr. Roger Letourneau practices Geriatric Medicine in North Andover, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Letourneau 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
Univ Laval, Fac De Med, Sainte-Foy, Que, Canada 1956
LAVAL UNIV FAC OF MED 1956
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