Dr. Kirk M Odden MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
221 S Murphy St Lake Crystal MN, 56055About
Dr. Kirk Odden practices Geriatric Medicine in Lake Crystal, MN. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Odden 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 of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1981
UNIV OF MN MED SCH 1981
University of Mn Med Sch 1981
University of Minnesota Medical School 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Vascular Disease
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