Dr. Pamela Maben MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4911 S Arrowhead Dr Suite 200 Independence MO, 64055About
Dr. Pamela Maben practices Geriatric Medicine in Independence, MO. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Maben 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1979
University of Wales in Great Britain 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Memory Loss
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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- Dr. Karmel L Carothers M.D.4721 S CLIFF AVE INDEPENDENCE MO 64055