Dr. Wanda Marie Colon-cartagena M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1400 COMPUTER DR STE 301 WESTBOROUGH MA, 01581About
Dr. Wanda Colon-cartagena practices Geriatric Medicine in Springfield, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Colon-cartagena 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 Puerto Rico School of Medicine 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Memory Loss
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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