Dr. Katherine Alicia Pearce MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
18830 87TH DR APT 2N HOLLIS NY, 11423About
Dr. Katherine Pearce practices Geriatric Medicine in HOLLIS, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Pearce 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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