Dr. Karen M Magnuson M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
80 Seymour Street Hartford Hospital Ge Hartford CT, 06102About
Dr. Karen Magnuson practices Geriatric Medicine in Hartford, CT. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Magnuson 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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Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med 1977
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