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Dr. Karen N. Phillipps, MD
- 231 East Tillman Avenue
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Margaret E. Eastham, MD
- 1030 Chalet Suzanne Road
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33859
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Eduardo Torres, MD
- 201 State Road 60 West
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
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- Family Practice
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Robert Bala, MD
- 1625 North Carpenter Avenue
- Bartow,
- Florida
- 33830
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Ken S. Abrahim, MD
- 1125 Townpark Avenue Suite 1011
- Heathrow,
- Florida
- 32746
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Joseph J. Behal, MD
- 1138 Carlton Avenue
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
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- Family Practice
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Dr. William C. Douglass, MD
- 410 South 11th Street
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
Specialties
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
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Dr. Celestino Vega, MD
- 36245 Highway 27
- Haines City,
- Florida
- 33844
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- Family Practice
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Dr. Jacqueline Lindsey, MD
- 55 Pont Deleon Boulevard
- Brooksville,
- Florida
- 34601
Specialties
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
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Dr. Tommy L. Louisville, MD
- 320 1st Street South
- Winter Haven,
- Florida
- 33880
Specialties
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Jennifer A. Negrin, MD
- 2028 Highway 92w
- Auburndale,
- Florida
- 33823
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Dr. William Barringer, MD
- 1110 Druid Circle
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
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- Family Practice
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Dr. David L. Holmes, DO
- 455 Emerald Avenue
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Donald S. Franklin, MD
- 410 South 11th Street
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
Specialties
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
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Dr. James A. Nelson, MD
- 1110 Druid Circle Suite A
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
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Dr. William L. Jones, MD
- 2200 Osprey Boulevard
- Bartow,
- Florida
- 33830
Specialties
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
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Dr. Janos Katanics, MD
- 410 South 11th Street
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33857
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- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
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Dr. C B. Clarke, MD
- 1201 South Main Street
- Belle Glade,
- Florida
- 33430
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- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
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Dr. Nagy S. Farag, MD
- 410 South 11th Street
- Lake Wales,
- Florida
- 33853
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- Family Practice
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Lake Wales Information
Lake Wales, Florida is home to 19 practicing family doctors who have offices in 2 counties and 3 zip codes, including zip codes 33853, 33859, and 33857.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Lake Wales has a population of 12,964, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 family doctor for every 682 residents.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
Family Practice Information
Description
Family practice is the branch of medicine concerning the total health care of the person and the family. A family practice physician can have a varied and extensive medical background, including internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and geriatrics. A family physician has the skills and knowledge to provide care and health maintenance education for all ages. This physician is trained to diagnose and treat each member of the family, no matter what the problem.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Emphysema, Broncho-Esophagology, Pneumonia, Osteoarthritis , Bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, pectus excavatum, osteoporosis, infection, Diabetes, cancer, Acne, Alzheimer's disease, Hypertension, Autism, Yeast infection, Strep throat, Anemia, and Aneurysm.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including wart removal and mole removal.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Bone density test, FAA-Flight Physicial, physicial / check up, physicial, biopsy, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), ultrasound, x-ray, Blood Test, Upper GI (Barium Swallow), stool test, Lower GI (Barium Enema), electrolyte test, microbiological culture, and pH probe test.
