Dr. Jeffrey S Pickens MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1411 E Amarillo Blvd Amarillo TX, 79107About
Dr. Jeffrey Pickens practices Geriatric Medicine in Amarillo, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Pickens 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1981
Texas A&M University, TX 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hepatitis
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Jeffrey S Pickens MD's Practice location
Practice At 1411 E Amarillo Blvd
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