Minerva Catalan Navarro, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine
Accepting new patients Dr. Navarro is open to seeing patients in geriatric consultation, by referral only.
Accepted Health Plans
Affiliations
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Credentials & Notables
- Medical School:
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University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
- Residency:
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University of California, Irvine-Kern Medical Center
- Internship:
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University of California, Irvine-Kern Medical Center
- Fellowship:
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Stanford University Hospital & Clinics, Geriatrics; Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Geriatrics
- Special Training:
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Board Certified in Family Medicine
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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Spanish
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Tagalog
Additional Information
Personal Interests
Dr. Navarro enjoys listening to music, playing the piano, gardening and hiking.
Philosophy of Care
As a geriatrician, I see patients facing not only chronic medical conditions, but also age-related changes that come with the overall challenge of maintaining good quality of life. The practice of geriatrics always includes a comprehensive assessment: medical, psychosocial, education and finding resources. Sometimes this even includes the spiritual aspect. I value the roles of my patients' families and support groups and the other health care disciplines in order to optimize care. I view my patients as if they are extensions of my own family. Practicing geriatrics has provided me with the professional satisfaction I had hoped for.
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