Dr. Steven Alvin La fond MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Steven La fond practices Geriatric Medicine in San Diego, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. La fond 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
University of California 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Malnutrition
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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