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Dr. Kathleen Barrett Rockwood MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
598 N Union Suite 350 New Braunfels TX, 78130About
Dr. Kathleen Rockwood practices Geriatric Medicine in New Braunfels, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Rockwood 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1983
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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- Dr. Susan Lee Miller MD1860 S SEGUIN AVE NEW BRAUNFELS TX 78130
- Dr. Joseph John Thayil MD12414 Toepperwein Rd San Antonio TX 78233
- Dr. Donna R Gibbons-markey M.D.5685 Arroyo Luis Dr Bulverde TX 78163
- Dr. Charles Wayne Smith D.O.651 N Business Ih 35 New Braunfels TX 78130
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