Dr. Terry Pexton DO
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
4311 3rd Ave San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Terry Pexton is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Pexton provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Pexton 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.
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