Dr. Samuel J Perna D.O.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Samuel Perna is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Perna provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Perna works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
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Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
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