Dr. Deborah Sue Rightmier MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
5046 BROWNDEER LN RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA, 90275About
Dr. Deborah Rightmier practices Geriatric Medicine in Long Beach, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Rightmier 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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