Dr. Dennis B Yelvington M.D.
Family Practitioner
1609 N Medical Dr Stuttgart AR, 72160About
Dr. Dennis Yelvington is a family practitioner practicing in Stuttgart, AR. Dr. Yelvington 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. Yelvington 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1982
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Lung Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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