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Dr. Karen Laface M.D.
Family Practitioner
209 W State St Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Karen Laface is a family practitioner practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Laface 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. Laface 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lloyd A Darlow M.D.209 W State St Ithaca NY 14850
- Dr. Jake Doyle Veigel M.D.310 Taughannock Blvd Ithaca NY 14850
- Dr. James Christopher Loehr MD302 W Seneca St Ithaca NY 14850
- Dr. Neil Frederick Shallish M.D.209 W State St Ithaca NY 14850
- Dr. Valentina V. Galyanova MD1780 Hanshaw Rd Ithaca NY 14850
- Dr. Robert J Breiman M.D.209 W State St Ithaca NY 14850
Nearest Hospitals
CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INCl
134 HOMER AVENUE CORTLAND NY 13045