Dr. James Harper MD
Family Practitioner
331 Veranda St Portland ME, 04103About
Dr. James Harper is a family practitioner practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Harper 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. Harper 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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