Dr. Ruth Alexandra Potee M.D.
Family Practitioner
329 Conway St Greenfield Health Ce Greenfield MA, 01301About
Dr. Ruth Potee is a family practitioner practicing in Greenfield, MA. Dr. Potee 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. Potee 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
Yale School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Menopause
- Chronic Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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