Dr. Christina Mbewe M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1 Abrahms Blvd Medical Office West Hartford CT, 06117About
Dr. Christina Mbewe practices Geriatric Medicine in West Hartford, CT. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Mbewe 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 Druzby Narodov, Med Fak, Moscow, Russian Sfsr (Friendship Univ)
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Geriatric Medicine 2008
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