
Dr. Alberto Gavilanes Aguirre, M.D.
Internist | Geriatric Medicine
50 Memorial Blvd Newport RI, 02840About
Dr. Alberto Gavilanes Aguirre practices Geriatric Medicine in Newport, RI. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Gavilanes Aguirre 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark Schwager M.D.10 WOODLAND DR COVENTRY RI 02816
- Dr. Henry Vicini M.D.289 Pleasant St Fall River MA 02721
- Dr. Thomas E Mcgue M.D.275 Broadway Unit 2 Newport RI 02840
- Dr. Cynthia L Holzer MD27 Pilgrim Pkwy Warwick RI 02888
- Dr. Alfred A Arcand M.D.1079 Main St West Warwick RI 02893
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