Benjamin Abernathy Aiken MD
Hospitalist
2313 US HIGHWAY 70 SWANNANOA NC, 28778About
Dr. Benjamin Aiken is a hospitalist practicing in SWANNANOA, NC. Dr. Aiken specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Aiken manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Aiken works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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