Dr. Candace Petrina Speakman M.D.
Family Practitioner
7900 S J Stock Rd Tucson AZ, 85746About
Dr. Candace Speakman is a family practitioner practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Speakman 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. Speakman 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
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Joh 1991
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 1991
Rutgers 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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