Dr. DR. MICHAEL C. TRAHOS, D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1707 Osage St Suite 203 Alexandria VA, 22302Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Michael Trahos practices Geriatric Medicine in Alexandria, VA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Trahos 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1982
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine- 2002
Provider Details
Awards
- 1986 ASCET Certified Engineering Technician (CET), American Society of Cert
- 1988 APCO First Class Certificate of Competency, Association of Public-Saf
- County of Fairfax, Virginia 1993 FFAX County Public Safety Distinguished Service Award
- 1994 PRESIDENT - Alexandria Medical Society, Alexandria Medical Society, I
- 1995 FCC GMDSS Maintainer Licensee, Federal Communications Commission
- 2007 PRESIDENT - Medical Society of Northern Virginia, Medical Society of
Treatments
- Preventive Care, Osteopathic Medicine, Diabetes
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member American Osteopathic Association, DO
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