Dr. Mark J Ratchford DO
Family Practitioner
3670 Portage St Portage PA, 15946About
Dr. Mark Ratchford is a family practitioner practicing in Portage, PA. Dr. Ratchford 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. Ratchford 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
Lake Erie Coll Of Osteo Med- Erie- Pa 1999
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Bronchitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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