Dr. Steven L Cochran M.D., CAQG
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3535 Granger Rd Akron OH, 44333About
Dr. Steven Cochran practices Geriatric Medicine in Akron, OH. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Cochran 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
Univ Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1973
University of California 1973
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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