Dr. Shirin Z.m. Kao MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
510 Butler Ave 5b100 Rm 102 Martinsburg WV, 25405About
Dr. Shirin Kao practices Geriatric Medicine in Martinsburg, WV. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Kao 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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