Dr. Loren Martinez Wilkerson MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4220 North Roxboro Road Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Loren Wilkerson practices Geriatric Medicine in Durham, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Wilkerson 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Andrew Lamantia M.D.101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. Mitchell Heflin M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Kenneth E Schmader M.D.4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Trevor Augustus Jolly M.D.101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27514
- Dr. Iftequar Unnisa Ahmed M.D.3225 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC 27612
- Dr. Toni M Cutson M.D.508 FULTON ST DURHAM NC 27705