Dr. Joanne L. Kaplan MD
Family Practitioner
56 New Driftway Scituate MA, 02066About
Dr. Joanne Kaplan is a family practitioner practicing in Scituate, MA. Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan 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
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1986
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 1986
American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat Medicine
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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