Dr. Nirmala Gopalan MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2400 Moorpark Ave Geriatric Clinic San Jose CA, 95128About
Dr. Nirmala Gopalan practices Geriatric Medicine in San Jose, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Gopalan 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
Stanley Medical College/University Hospital MD
Madras Medical College 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Swelling
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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