Dr. Stephen Arthur Sturtz DO
Family Practitioner
6557 Roosevelt Blvd Philadelphia PA, 19149About
Dr. Stephen Sturtz is a family practitioner practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sturtz 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. Sturtz 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1975
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Hepatitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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