Vernan I Atienza
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
11521 Ne 128th St Suite 100 Kirkland WA, 98034About
Dr. Vernan Atienza practices Geriatric Medicine in Kirkland, WA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Atienza 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
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- (Geriatric Medicine (Family Practice)), ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, PARK RIDGE, IL 2003
- Lutheran General Hospital/Park Ridge, IL
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