Dr. Vijaya J Shah MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
862 Second Street Pike Richboro PA, 18954About
Dr. Vijaya Shah practices Geriatric Medicine in Richboro, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Shah 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
Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1970
Grant Government Medical College 1970
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Fever
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
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