Dr. Edgar Antonio German-mena M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Edgar German-mena practices Geriatric Medicine in Stony Brook, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. German-mena 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
Instituto Tecnologica De Santo Domingo MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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