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Dr. Melissa Bakar, MD

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19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Melissa Bakar, MD

Dr. Melissa Bakar, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Albany, NY. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Geriatric Medicine. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Saint Peter's Hospital.

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    Saint Peters Hospital
    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 724-0200

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    Specialties*
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    • 19 years of experience
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    • Geriatric Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
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