Dr. John M Yindra MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
180 Church Hill Rd Suite 1 Leeds ME, 04263About
Dr. John Yindra practices Geriatric Medicine in Portland, ME. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Yindra 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1979
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Thyroid
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