Dr. Jacob William Skezas MD
Internist
1780 Hanshaw Rd Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Jacob Skezas is an internist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Skezas specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Skezas provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1985
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Diarrhea
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
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