Dr. Penny L. Shelton M.D.
Family Practitioner
2131 E State St Athens OH, 45701About
Dr. Penny Shelton is a family practitioner practicing in Athens, OH. Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton 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
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Allergies
- Birth Defects
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Adjustment Disorder
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