Dr. Ashley Cochran Nichols MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
619 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL, 35249About
Dr. Ashley Nichols practices Geriatric Medicine in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Nichols 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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