Dr. Katharine C Rathbun M.D.
Family Practitioner
3808 Twelve Oaks Ave Baton Rouge LA, 70820About
Dr. Katharine Rathbun is a family practitioner practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Rathbun 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. Rathbun 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1977
University of Mi Med Sch 1977
University of Michigan Medical School 1977
Board Certification
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effective initial screening.
- The role of the police power in 21st century public health.
- Hepatitis B, syphilis, and human immunodeficiency virus: are different approaches to prenatal screening justified?
- Mastoiditis in an immunocompetent adult.
- Hurricane Katrina and disaster medical care.
- A second opinion on Dr. Roemer's proposal.
- Congenital syphilis.
- Congenital syphilis: a proposal for improved surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment.
- A procrustean approach to informed consent: the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
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