Dr. Joseph Timothy Lavan M.D.
Family Practitioner
Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Reid St. Attn: Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Joseph Lavan is a family practitioner practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Lavan 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. Lavan 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.
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Two aircraft carriers’ perspectives: a comparative of control measures in shipboard H1N1 outbreaks.
- The attack rate of H1N1 in various berthing configurations on board an aircraft carrier.
- Aeromedical Risk Assessment of Pharmaceuticals Using Evidence-Based Medicine.
- Evidence for -G Adaptation Observed with Wearable Biosensors During High Performance Jet Flight.
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- Dr. Robert Marshall MD MPH MISM9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA WA 98431
- Dr. Amanda Sue Cuda M.D.9040 Reid Street Tacoma WA 98431
- Dr. Daniel Valentin Jereza MD9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA WA 98431
- Dr. Emily C Clay M.D.9040 JACKSON AVE JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD WA 98431
- Dr. Andrea Shae Otto M.D.Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma WA 98431
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