Dr. William D Loretan DO
Hospitalist
446 N Reading Rd Suite 301 Ephrata PA, 17522About
Dr. William Loretan is a hospitalist practicing in Ephrata, PA. Dr. Loretan specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Loretan manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Loretan works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1989
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Medicine
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Hypothyroidism
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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