Catherine Lumb MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
625 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL, 35233About
Dr. Catherine Lumb practices Geriatric Medicine in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Lumb 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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