Dr. Christopher L Jefferson MD
Family Practitioner
842 Sunset Lake Blvd Suite 401 Venice FL, 34292About
Dr. Christopher Jefferson is a family practitioner practicing in Venice, FL. Dr. Jefferson 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. Jefferson 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Tremors
- Bronchitis
- Vascular Disease
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