Dr. Arifa Abid MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
320 E North Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Arifa Abid practices Geriatric Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Abid 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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