Dr. Jason M. Paltjon M.D.
Family Practitioner
556 N Loop 340 Waco TX, 76705About
Dr. Jason Paltjon is a family practitioner practicing in Waco, TX. Dr. Paltjon 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. Paltjon 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
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States 2002
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Awards
- 2001 W. Mitchell Jones, M.D. Medical Student Award
- 1996 Alpha Chi National Honor Society
- 1995 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Treatments
- General Care
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Texas Academy of Family Physicians
- Member Texas Medical Association
- Member McLennan County Medical Society
- Member American Academy of Family Physicians
- Member American Medical Association
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