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Local Family Doctors
Dr. Ronald Z. Surowitz, DO
- 411 West Indiantown Road
- Jupiter,
- Florida
- 33458
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Gastroenterology
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Charles A. Gard, DO
- 7502 South Dixie Highway
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33405
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Jack I. Newcomer, MD
- 10111 West Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 268
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33414
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Sports Medicine
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Lesley N. Glover, MD
- 10115 Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 200
- Wellington,
- Florida
- 33414
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Christopher L. Devine, DO
- 1397 Medical Parks Boulevard Suite 460
- Wellington,
- Florida
- 33414
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Robin I. Shecter, DO
- 13660 Jog Road Suite 8
- Delray Beach,
- Florida
- 33446
Specialties
- Dermatology
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
Dr. Derek A. Vigil, MD
- 401 Lantana Road Suite 4
- Lantana,
- Florida
- 33462
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Dalia S. Mccoy, MD
- 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
- Weston,
- Florida
- 33331
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
Dr. Dana P. Richard, DO
- 8190 Okeechobee Boulevard Suite 101
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33411
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
Dr. John P. Christensen, MD
- 3001 Broadway
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33407
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Public Health
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
Dr. Vanessa Vizcaino, MD
- 10115 Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 200
- Wellington,
- Florida
- 33414
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Robert S. Cutler, DO
- 10115 West Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 401
- Wellington,
- Florida
- 33414
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Proctology
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Dr. Lorne S. Stitsky, MD
- 5841 Corporate Way Suite 105
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33407
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Alfred A. Tomaselli, DO
- 2151 45th Street suite 301
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33407
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Michael A. Landman, DO
- 4623 Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 101
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33415
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Occupational Medicine
- Pain Medicine
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
Dr. Neil A. Ahner, MD
- 10333 North Military Trail Suite A
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33410
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Javier E. Prettelt, MD
- 12955 Palms West Drive Suite 101
- Loxahatchee,
- Florida
- 33470
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
Dr. Lee A. Fischer, MD
- 2669 Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 100
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33406
Specialties
- Family Practice
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Dr. Jeffrey M. Bishop, DO
- 10115 Forest Hill Boulevard Suite 200
- Wellington,
- Florida
- 33414
Specialties
- Family Practice
- Sports Medicine
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 2.5 out of 5
Dr. Pierre G. Regard, MD
- 1717 North Flagler Drive Suite 5
- West Palm Beach,
- Florida
- 33407
Specialties
- Family Practice
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
West Palm Beach Information
West Palm Beach, Florida is home to 102 practicing family doctors who have offices in 3 counties and 16 zip codes, including zip codes 33407, 33401, 33410, 33406, 33414, 33415, 33417, 33411, 33409, 33405, 33404, 33413, 33420, 33416, 33412, and 33403.
According to 2005 Census estimates, West Palm Beach has a population of 97,498, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 family doctor for every 955 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.
