Dr. Christopher Joel Grainger M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4600 Sw 46th Ct Suite 310 Ocala FL, 34474About
Dr. Christopher Grainger practices Geriatric Medicine in Ocala, FL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Grainger 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1976
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1976
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
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