Dr. Kenneth M Heatwole M.D.
Family Practitioner
7571 Cold Harbor Rd Mechanicsville VA, 23111About
Dr. Kenneth Heatwole is a family practitioner practicing in Mechanicsville, VA. Dr. Heatwole 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. Heatwole 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
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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