Family Medicine Doctors in Lajunta, CO Accepting Medicare

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Mr. Richard Kent Book, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2317 San Juan Ave, Lajunta, CO 81050
Phone: 719-383-2325    Fax: 719-383-2327

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Family Medicine: Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


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