Dr. Asha Chakka MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1545 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn NY, 11213About
Dr. Asha Chakka practices Geriatric Medicine in Brooklyn, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Chakka 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
Osmania Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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