Dr. Joseph F Dougherty M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
17 Emerson Dr Riverton NJ, 08077About
Dr. Joseph Dougherty practices Geriatric Medicine in Riverton, NJ. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Dougherty 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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Temple University School of Medicine 1980
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