Dr. Silvina B Padro MD
Internist
40 Holland St Internal Medicine Somerville MA, 02144About
Dr. Silvina Padro is an internist practicing in Fairmont, WV. Dr. Padro specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Padro provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina 1988
St. Luke's College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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