Dr. David Lewis Swenson MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
Hj Heinz Va Progressive Care Delafield Rd Pittsburgh PA, 15215About
Dr. David Swenson practices Geriatric Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Swenson 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.
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