Dr. Nancy Ann Istenes DO
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
75 Arch St Suite G2 Akron OH, 44304About
Dr. Istenes has practiced geriatrics at Summa for 10 years and specializes in the care of older adults with complex medical illness and functional decline and/or memory loss. She has a special focus o ...
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1998
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1998
Provider Details
Treatments
- Palliative Care, Dementia
Professional Memberships
- Member Summa Physicians
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