Dr. David P Rakel MD
Family Practitioner
5618 Odana Rd Madison WI, 53719About
Dr. David Rakel is a family practitioner practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Rakel 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. Rakel 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.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Inflammation: nutritional, botanical, and mind-body influences.
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- Putting healing into healthcare reform: will physicians and healthcare practitioners lead?
- Sustainability, synthetic chemicals, and human exposure.
- Procalcitonin Levels in Acute Respiratory Infection.
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