
Dr. Isao Iwata M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
508 Fulton St Grecc (182), Durham Durham NC, 27705About
Dr. Isao Iwata practices Geriatric Medicine in Durham, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Iwata 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
University Of Kyushu Faculty Of Med 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2009
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center, Geriatric Medicine, NC, USA 2011
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, Geriatrics 2010
Experience & Accolades
- Assistant Professor Department of Medical Education., Kyushu University
- Member2005 Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Japan
Dr. Isao Iwata M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2100 Dorchester Ave
2100 Dorchester Ave -Dorchester, MA 02124Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Andrew Lamantia M.D.101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. Mitchell Heflin M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Iftequar Unnisa Ahmed M.D.3225 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC 27612
- Dr. Toni M Cutson M.D.508 FULTON ST DURHAM NC 27705
- Dr. Trevor Augustus Jolly M.D.101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27514
- Dr. Kenneth E Schmader M.D.4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704CARNEY HOSPITALl
2100 DORCHESTER AVENUE BOSTON MA 2124BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITALl
1153 CENTRE STREET BOSTON MA 2130