Dr. Dieter Eppel D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1301 Orting-Kapowsin Highway Orting WA, 98360About
Dr. Dieter Eppel practices Geriatric Medicine in Orting, WA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Eppel 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.
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Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1973
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