Dr. David Robert Wood D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4411 E Southcross Blvd San Antonio TX, 78222About
Dr. David Wood practices Geriatric Medicine in San Antonio, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Wood 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1980
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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- Mr. Michael P Zeitlin M.D.4025 E SOUTHCROSS BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78222