Dr. Hugh Don Cripps MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
302 N Congress Blvd Smithville TN, 37166About
Dr. Hugh Cripps practices Geriatric Medicine in Smithville, TN. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Cripps works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1970
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1971
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Spinal Stenosis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Vascular Disease
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