Dr. Yasmin Issa M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl Dowling 5-South Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Yasmin Issa practices Geriatric Medicine in Boston, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Issa 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
Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica Medicine
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Fellowships
- GERIATRIC MEDICINE, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED. CTR., BOSTON, MA 2010
- Beth Israel Hospital, Fellow:Geriatric Medicine 2010
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