Dr. William David Kent MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2 Keefer Dr Mercersburg Health C Mercersburg PA, 17236About
Dr. William Kent is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Mercersburg, PA. Dr. Kent provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Kent works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1976
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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