Ms. Joanna Duby MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
37 Friend St Lynn MA, 01902About
Dr. Joanna Duby practices Geriatric Medicine in Lynn, MA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Duby 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
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1989
McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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