Dr. Kirsti Ilona Elder MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
751 S Bascom Ave Urgent Care Clinic San Jose CA, 95128About
Dr. Kirsti Elder practices Geriatric Medicine in San Jose, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Elder 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1985
Tulane University of Louisiana 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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