Dr. Hector Asuncion, MD, FAAFP
Family Practitioner
17600 W Willard Rd Poolesville MD, 20837About
Dr. Hector Asuncion is a family practitioner practicing in Poolesville, MD. Dr. Asuncion 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. Asuncion 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 Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1961
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Allergies
- Enlarged Prostate
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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