Medical Acupuncture: a Primer
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MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE: A PRIMER Bruce R. Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Clinical Professor of Urology Weill-Cornell Medical College Head, Section of Male Reproduction North Shore University Hospital Diplomate, American Board of Medical Acupuncture Board Member, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture Office: 900 Northern Blvd., Suite 230 Great Neck, New York 516-487-2700 516-487-2007 Fax [email protected] www.brucegilbertmd.com
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