Dr. Alexander Macleod Wilgus MD
Family Practitioner
1220 W Gretna Rd Gretna VA, 24557About
Dr. Alexander Wilgus is a family practitioner practicing in Gretna, VA. Dr. Wilgus 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. Wilgus 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
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1993
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Ear Infection
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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