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Dr. Thomas J Difilippo D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
7905 Calumet Ave Hammond Clinic Llc Munster IN, 46321About
Dr. Thomas Difilippo practices Geriatric Medicine in Munster, IN. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Difilippo 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Thomas J Difilippo D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 7905 Calumet Ave Hammond Clinic Llc
7905 Calumet Ave Hammond Clinic Llc -Munster, IN 46321Get Direction
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