Dr. James Alan Haaksma M.D.
Family Practitioner
260 Merrimon Ave Suite 200 Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. James Haaksma is a family practitioner practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Haaksma 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. Haaksma 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
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1996
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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