Dr. David Allen Pelfrey MD
Family Practitioner
124 Ambriar Court Amherst VA, 24521About
Dr. David Pelfrey is a family practitioner practicing in Amherst, VA. Dr. Pelfrey 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. Pelfrey 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 of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1988
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. David Allen Pelfrey MD's Practice location
DUMFRIES, VA 22025Get Direction
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