Dr. Robert R. Eckert D.O.
Family Practitioner
3703 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA, 19606About
Dr. Robert Eckert is a family practitioner practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Eckert 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. Eckert 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1986
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Emphysema
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vascular Disease
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