Dr. Paul L. Dassow MD
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
1100 East 3rd Street Chattanooga Tennessee, 37403About
Dr. Paul Dassow is a family practitioner practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Dassow 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. Dassow 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
Washington University at St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Family Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Bridges to Excellence Recognition, 2014-2017
- NCQA Physician Practice Connection, 2014-2017
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- University of Kentucky
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Articles and Publications
- 8 Published Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Love for Clinical Excellence, Best Care for Patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Master Swimming, Competitions, Traveling
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