Dr. Rick David Saier MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1175 Wilson Ave Grand Rapids MI, 49534About
Dr. Rick Saier practices Geriatric Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Saier 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1983
University of Michigan Medical School 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Vascular Disease
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