
Dr. Mark Stephan Ostrem MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2100 Dorchester Ave Carney Hospital Dorchester MA, 02124About
Dr. Mark Ostrem practices Geriatric Medicine in Dorchester, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Ostrem 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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2100 DORCHESTER AVENUE BOSTON MA 2124BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITALl
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2100 DORCHESTER AVENUE BOSTON MA 2124SOUTH SHORE HOSPITALl
55 FOGG ROAD SOUTH WEYMOUTH MA 2190