Dr. Kathryn Marie Amacher DO
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
313 Kendal St Suite B Vacaville CA, 95688About
Dr. Kathryn Amacher practices Geriatric Medicine in Vacaville, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Amacher 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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