Dr. Christine Lynn Compton M.D.
General Practitioner
175 Green St Albany NY, 12202About
Dr. Christine Compton is a general practitioner practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Compton does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Compton provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
Education and Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2000
Albany Medical College - Union University 1986
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