
Andrea Lee Stirgus D.O.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
712 WESTBANK EXPY WESTWEGO LA, 70094About
Dr. Andrea Stirgus practices Geriatric Medicine in WESTWEGO, LA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Stirgus 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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