Dr. Purnima P Joshi MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1500 Forest Glen Rd Kaiser Permanente Ho Silver Spring MD, 20910About
Dr. Purnima Joshi practices Geriatric Medicine in Silver Spring, MD. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Joshi 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
Lady Hardinge Medical College MD
Butler University in Indianapolis 1972
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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