Dr. Ruchira Chandra M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3 Coachlight Dr Poughkeepsie NY, 12603About
Dr. Ruchira Chandra practices Geriatric Medicine in Poughkeepsie, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Chandra 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.
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State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
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