Dr. Timothy A Tierney M.D.
Family Practitioner
675 Main St Melrose MA, 02176About
Dr. Timothy Tierney is a family practitioner practicing in Melrose, MA. Dr. Tierney 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. Tierney 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1984
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Skin Tag
- Vascular Disease
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