Dr. Lucia C Kim MD, MPH
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
510 17th St 4th Floor Oakland CA, 94612About
Dr. Lucia Kim practices Geriatric Medicine in Oakland, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Kim 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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