Dr. William S Zirker MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1450 Edgmont Ave Chester PA, 19013About
Dr. William Zirker practices Geriatric Medicine in Chester, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Zirker 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 De Monterrey- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1981
University Of Monterrey Medicine
Universidad de Monterrey Facultad de Medicina 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine- 1998
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine- 2012
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2012-2013 Top Doctor in Geriatrics, Main Line Today
- 2012 Philadelphia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Chronic Diseases, Dementia, Urinary Incontinence
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Malnutrition
- Memory Loss
- Pain
- Swelling
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Medical Director American College of Physicians American Geriatric Society American s Association
Experience & Accolades
- MemberChief of the Division of Geriatrics at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
- Professor Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine
- Formerly Associate Professor Medicine at State University of New York at Stony Brook School
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