Dr. Carolyn A. Geanacou, MD
Family Practitioner
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Carolyn Geanacou is a family practitioner and urgent care physician providing care virtually through Plushcare. Dr. Geanacou 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. Geanacou 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. She is knowledgeable in how lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise and appropriate supplementation can prevent certain diseases and improve overall health and well being. She is a certified yoga instructor and an avid scuba diver and runner, completing over 11 marathons and triathlons.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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