Dr. Jacob Myles Wood M.D.
Family Practitioner
1200 S Farmerville St Ruston LA, 71270About
Dr. Jacob Wood is a family practitioner practicing in Ruston, LA. Dr. Wood 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. Wood 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Fever
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Flu
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Jacob Myles Wood M.D.'s Practice location
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809Get Direction
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