Dr. John Stephen Shank MD
Family Practitioner
350 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD SUMMERSVILLE WV, 26651About
Dr. John Shank is a family practitioner practicing in SUMMERSVILLE, WV. Dr. Shank 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. Shank 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1970
Medical Center Of Iran 1971
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Enlarged Prostate
- Neck Pain
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
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