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Dr. Donald F Ratchford MD

Family Practitioner

3670 Portage St Portage PA, 15946
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About

Dr. Donald Ratchford is a family practitioner practicing in Portage, PA. Dr. Ratchford 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. Ratchford 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

Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1994

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1994

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Treatments

  • High Cholesterol
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Dementia
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Abnormal Gait
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Donald F Ratchford MD's Practice location

Practice At 3670 Portage St

3670 Portage St -
Portage, PA 15946
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815 2ND ST -
CRESSON, PA 16630
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New patients: 814-886-2911
Fax: 814-886-8929

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