Dr. William R Getson MD
Family Practitioner
450 Erie St Edinboro PA, 16412About
Dr. William Getson is a family practitioner practicing in Edinboro, PA. Dr. Getson 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. Getson 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
Wright State Univ Sch Of Med- Dayton Oh 1989
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Actinic Keratosis
- Dementia
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
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