Dr. John C Root MD
Family Practitioner
1200 East Pecan Street Altus OK, 73521About
Dr. John Root is a family practitioner practicing in Altus, OK. Dr. Root 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. Root 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 British Columbia- Fac Of Med- Vancouver- Bc- Canada 1994
Canada Medical Schools 1990
University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine 1994
Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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