Dr. Yvette Fernandez MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
500 Chase Pkwy Third Floor Waterbury CT, 06708About
Dr. Yvette Fernandez practices Geriatric Medicine in Waterbury, CT. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Fernandez 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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