Dr. Peter Lee Ang M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
5 Erwin Lane Suite B Fairmont WV, 26554About
Dr. Peter Ang practices Geriatric Medicine in Fairmont, WV. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Ang 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 The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1985
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1991
School of Health Sciences 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Heart Disease
- Venous Insufficiency
- Pain
- Hernia
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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