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Dr. Walter DeArmitt

Family Practitioner

Dr. Walter DeArmitt is a family practitioner practicing in Columbus, IN. Dr. DeArmitt specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. DeArmitt possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Dr. Walter DeArmitt
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Why was I prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection? Don't I need drops?

If the infection is in the middle ear, it is behind the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and drops will not get to the site of the infection, if the eardrum is intact. Antibiotics by READ MORE
If the infection is in the middle ear, it is behind the tympanic membrane (eardrum) and drops will not get to the site of the infection, if the eardrum is intact. Antibiotics by mouth are necessary for a severe middle ear infection.