Raju Kirtikumar Shah MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD LA GRANGE IL, 60525About
Dr. Raju Shah practices Geriatric Medicine in LA GRANGE, IL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Shah 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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