Peter V Vaitkevicius MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
18181 OAKWOOD BLVD DEARBORN MI, 48124About
Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius practices Geriatric Medicine in Detroit, MI. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Vaitkevicius 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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