Dr. Basil Colin Hamblin MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
#3 Sixth Street Box 910 Point Reyes Station CA, 94956About
Dr. Basil Hamblin practices Geriatric Medicine in Point Reyes Station, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Hamblin 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 2000
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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