Dr. James Keith Festa MD
Family Practitioner
1 Webster Avenue Suite 307 Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. James Festa is a family practitioner practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Festa 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. Festa 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 Di Roma-La Sapienza, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Roma, Italy 1984
University of Roma-La Sapienza / Faculty of Medicine And Surgery 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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