Dr. Jan Carstens MD
Family Practitioner
4104 State Highway 30 Amsterdam NY, 12010About
Dr. Jan Carstens is a family practitioner practicing in Amsterdam, NY. Dr. Carstens 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. Carstens 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
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1981
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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