Dr. Joseph B Straton MD
Family Practitioner
39th And Market St 7th Floor Mutch Bldg Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Joseph Straton is a family practitioner practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Straton 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. Straton 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Are paroxetine, fluoxetine, and sertraline equally effective for depression?
- Self-examination does not reduce breast cancer mortality.
- Computer-assisted assessment of depression and function in older primary care patients.
- The role of physicians in assessing older drivers: barriers, opportunities, and strategies.
- Unmet psychosocial needs of Pennsylvanians with cancer: 1986-2005.
- Positive changes, increased spiritual importance, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer survivors.
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