Dr. Karen Laface M.D.
Family Practitioner
209 W State St Ithaca NY, 14850Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Karen Laface is a family practitioner practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Laface 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. Laface 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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