Family Medicine Doctors in Tama, IA Accepting Medicare

3 Family Medicine doctors found. Showing 1 - 3
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Dr. Lou Ann Mitchell, M.D
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1646 305th St, Tama, IA 52339
Phone: 641-484-4094    Fax: 641-484-2432
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Jerry Wille, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 402 Siegel St, Tama, IA 52339
Phone: 641-484-3333    Fax: 641-484-3208
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Dr. Cindy Elaine Nielsen, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1646 305th St, Tama, IA 52339
Phone: 641-484-4094    

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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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