Dr. Douglas Alan Heighton M.D.
Family Practitioner
630 Locust St Carthage IL, 62321About
Dr. Douglas Heighton is a family practitioner practicing in Carthage, IL. Dr. Heighton 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. Heighton 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
Wright State Univ Sch Of Med- Dayton Oh 1998
Wright State University / Main Campus 1998
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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