
Dr. David Munro Abbot MD
Family Practitioner
9001 Winding Creek Ln Vienna VA, 22182About
Dr. David Abbot is a family practitioner practicing in Vienna, VA. Dr. Abbot 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. Abbot 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1970
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Dr. Tibor Frekko M.D.818 West Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg MD 20878
- Dr. Uzochukwu W. Unegbu MD6323 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC 20011
- Dr. Priya Ghadge M.D6355 Walker Ln Ste 303 Alexandria VA 22310
- Dr. Bruce Rind Other800 S Frederick Ave Gaithersburg MD 20877
- Muna A. Jama MD4320 Seminary Rd Alexandria VA 22304
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