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Dr. Jon Eugene Desguin MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
23-F White's Path Suite O2 South Yarmouth MA, 02664About
Dr. Jon Desguin practices Geriatric Medicine in South Yarmouth, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Desguin 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
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1969
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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