Dr. James B Wood MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3111 Winton Rd S Rochester NY, 14623About
Dr. James Wood practices Geriatric Medicine in Rochester, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Wood 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1977
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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