Mr. Derek Michael Reed D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
924 COX RD GASTONIA NC, 28054About
Dr. Derek Reed practices Geriatric Medicine in Stanley, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Reed 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
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Med DO
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicin--Erie 2005
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Fever
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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