Dr. Joseph T Garand MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
115 Beattie Park Rd Piedmont SC, 29673About
Dr. Joseph Garand practices Geriatric Medicine in Piedmont, SC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Garand 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1987
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Chronic Pain
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Vascular Disease
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