Dr. Thomas Edward Steffen MD
Family Practitioner
1001 W Eagle Dr Decatur TX, 76234About
Dr. Thomas Steffen is a family practitioner practicing in Decatur, TX. Dr. Steffen 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. Steffen 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1973
Tulane University School of Medicine 1973
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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