John A Lafata DO
Internist
600 Hospital Dr Suite 9 Clyde NC, 28721About
As a family medicine specialist, Edward Ferrer, MD, provides comprehensive primary care with a special interest in treating adult chronic diseases, minor surgeries and joint injections. He believes that ...
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL Medical Degree
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mi Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Primary Care Physician Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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