Dr. Amy Jo Diplacido MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
111 Sheridan Street Renaissance Family P Pittsburgh PA, 15209About
Dr. Amy Diplacido practices Geriatric Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Diplacido 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
Temple University School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Osteoarthritis
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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