Dr. Mbembo Bongutu MD
Family Practitioner
201 State St Erie PA, 16550About
Dr. Mbembo Bongutu is a family practitioner practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Bongutu 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. Bongutu 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
Mechanical Engineering 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Pancreatitis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Pneumonia
- Pain
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