
Dr. Elana Dekkers M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
250 Pond St Braintree MA, 02184About
Dr. Elana Dekkers is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Braintree, MA. Dr. Dekkers provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Dekkers 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1992
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Lung Cancer
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Elana Dekkers M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 250 Pond St
250 Pond St -Braintree, MA 02184Get Direction
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