Dr. Joseph Steve Hurst M.D.
Family Practitioner
2101 North Ave Suite B Columbus GA, 31904About
Dr. Joseph Hurst is a family practitioner practicing in Columbus, GA. Dr. Hurst 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. Hurst 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
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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