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Dr. Sylvia Helen Micik MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
6274 Calle Veracruz La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Sylvia Micik is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Micik provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Micik works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1959
New York University School of Medicine 1959
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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