Dr. Carol A Griffin MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
933 19th St S Room 201 Birmingham AL, 35205About
Dr. Carol Griffin practices Geriatric Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Griffin 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.
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