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Upmc Altoona620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 map
As a geriatrician in Altoona, Dr. Shadab Kalim is trained to care for aging adults, who often require specialized treatment plans or procedures.
Upmc Altoona
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Shadab Kalim is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601-4804
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Shadab Kalim graduated from Other in 2000.
Dr. Kalim has one office in Pennsylvania where he specializes in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Kalim works with sixty-one doctors including Dr. Amit Nanavati and Dr. Vijayaraghavan Janakiraman.
Specialties
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Geriatrics
Dr. Kalim is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Kalim is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Kalim specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2000
Hospital Affiliations
- Upmc Altoona
- Nason Medical Center LLC
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