Dr. Betsy Varghese MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Betsy Varghese practices Geriatric Medicine in Stony Brook, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Varghese 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 2005
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Scoliosis
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Allergic Reaction
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Stomach Flu
- Vascular Disease
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