Dr. Thomas E Hakes MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1603 Morgan St Suite 2 Keokuk IA, 52632About
Dr. Thomas Hakes practices Geriatric Medicine in Keokuk, IA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Hakes 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1978
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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