Internal Medicine Doctors in Bastrop, LA Accepting Medicare

2 Internal Medicine doctors found. Showing 1 - 2
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Joseph A Walters Jr., M.D.
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 425 S Vine St, Bastrop, LA 71220
Phone: 318-283-3960    Fax: 318-239-8960
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Dr. Mahmoud Sheikh-khalil, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 Durham St, Bastrop, LA 71220
Phone: 318-281-2008    Fax: 318-281-2038

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Popular Specializations in Bastrop, LA:

Family Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
General Practice


Internal Medicine: A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


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