Dr. John W Ragsdale MD
Family Practitioner
5213 S Alston Ave Durham NC, 27713About
Dr. John Ragsdale is a family practitioner practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Ragsdale 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. Ragsdale 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
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2000
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
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