Dr. Michael Applefield D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4769 S Valleyview Rd West Bloomfield MI, 48323About
Dr. Michael Applefield practices Geriatric Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Applefield 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
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1991
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Treatments
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Adjustment Disorder
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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