Dr. Douglas F Kirby
Dentist | General Practice
1429 Barlow St Traverse City MI, 49686About
Dr. Douglas Kirby is a Dentist practicing in Traverse City, MI. Dr. Kirby specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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