Dr. Joy Sokolski Bloch M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1450 Treat Blvd Suite 120a Walnut Creek CA, 94597About
Dr. Joy Bloch practices Geriatric Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Bloch 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
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Urinary Incontinence
- Chronic Pain
- Moles
- Osteoporosis
- Warts
- Birthmark
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Insomnia
- Gas
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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