Dr. Stephen B Burkhart M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
117 E Main St Salem KY, 42078About
Dr. Stephen Burkhart practices Geriatric Medicine in Salem, KY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Burkhart 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1955
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1955
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ear Infection
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Cellulitis
- Vascular Disease
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