Dr. Joseph Baum M.D.
Family Practitioner
1840 Floyd Hwy S Floyd VA, 24091About
Dr. Joseph Baum is a family practitioner practicing in Floyd, VA. Dr. Baum 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. Baum 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 Iowa Medical School MD
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1964
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1964
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Fibromyalgia
- Heart Disease
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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