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Dr. Reed Merrit Fossum MD
Family Practitioner
113 Comanche Rd Fort Meade SD, 57741About
Dr. Reed Fossum is a family practitioner practicing in Fort Meade, SD. Dr. Fossum 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. Fossum 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1990
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Pneumonia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
Dr. Reed Merrit Fossum MD's Practice location
Practice At 113 Comanche Rd
113 Comanche Rd -Fort Meade, SD 57741Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. George William Jenter D.O.1010 Ballpark Rd Sturgis SD 57785
- Dr. Mark J Ptacek M.D.71 CHARLES ST DEADWOOD SD 57732
- Dr. Derrick Jay Kuntz M.D.890 Lazelle St Sturgis SD 57785
- Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Fatland DO890 Lazelle St Sturgis SD 57785
- Dr. Michael Christopher Preys MD1247 Sherman St Sturgis SD 57785
- Dr. Constance Ann Stock MD890 LAZELLE ST STURGIS SD 57785
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1440 N MAIN ST SPEARFISH SD 57783