Dr. Shirin R. Sukumar M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1200 Nw 23rd Ave Legacy Clinic Good S Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Shirin Sukumar practices Geriatric Medicine in Portland, OR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Sukumar 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
Christian Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Vellore- Tn- India 1995
Bicol Christian College Of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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