Dr. Alpheus T Appenheimer M.D.
Family Practitioner
KSB MEDICAL GROUP DIXON IL, 61021About
Dr. Alpheus Appenheimer is a family practitioner practicing in DIXON, IL. Dr. Appenheimer 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. Appenheimer 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
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1978
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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