Dr. Brett Matthew Prestia DO
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
100 DOUBLE BEACH RD BRANFORD CT, 06405About
Dr. Brett Prestia is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in BRANFORD, CT. Dr. Prestia provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Prestia works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
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