
Dr. James W Walker M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
125 Main St Oneonta NY, 13820About
Dr. James Walker practices Geriatric Medicine in Oneonta, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Walker 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Levenstein M.D.125 Main St Oneonta NY 13820
- Dr. James E Lacava M.D.1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY 13326
- Dr. Richelle P Cruz MD460 Andes Rd Delhi NY 13753
- Dr. Mohamed Egal M.D.432 Main St Oneonta NY 13820
- Dr. Douglas M Delong M.D.1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY 13326
- Dr. Henry F Weil M.D.1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY 13326
Nearest Hospitals
AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
ONE NORTON AVENUE ONEONTA NY 13820O'CONNOR HOSPITALl
460 ANDES ROAD DELHI NY 13753