Dr. Susan K Underwood MD
Family Practitioner
484 Harleysville Pike Harleysville PA, 19438About
Dr. Susan Underwood is a family practitioner practicing in Harleysville, PA. Dr. Underwood 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. Underwood 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
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
Drexel University College of Medicine
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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