Dr. Lisa A. Honkanen MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
120 Daly Rd East Northport NY, 11731About
Dr. Lisa Honkanen practices Geriatric Medicine in East Northport, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Honkanen 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
Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny 1997
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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