Dr. Richard W. Marquis M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
700 Congress St Suite 301 Quincy MA, 02169About
Dr. Richard Marquis practices Geriatric Medicine in Quincy, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Marquis 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1984
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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