Dr. Kent A Grotefendt MD
Family Practitioner
6401 Mountain View Road Suite 109 Ooltewah TN, 37363About
Dr. Kent Grotefendt is a family practitioner practicing in Ooltewah, TN. Dr. Grotefendt 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. Grotefendt 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1994
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Menopause
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Actinic Keratosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
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