Dr. James J Vacek MD
Family Practitioner
99 East State Street Medical Arts Bldg. Gloversville NY, 12078About
Dr. James Vacek is a family practitioner practicing in Gloversville, NY. Dr. Vacek 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. Vacek 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1978
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1978
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1978
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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