Robert Rood
Internist
300 Lafayette SE Grand Rapids MI, 49503About
Dr. Robert Rood is an internist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Rood 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. Rood 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
MSU College of Human Medicine MD 1974
New England Deaconess/Joslin Clinic/Harvard Diabetes & Endocrinology 1984
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Professional Memberships
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American Diabetes Association
- American College of Physicians, Michigan Chapter
- American Medical Association
- International diabetes federation
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