Dr. Gary Scott Schenk M.D.
Family Practitioner
1381 E Garrison Blvd Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Gary Schenk is a family practitioner practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Schenk 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. Schenk 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1988
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Emphysema
- High Cholesterol
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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