Dr. John D Roof MD
Family Practitioner
1030 5th Ave Se Suite 1400 Cedar Rapids IA, 52403About
Dr. John Roof is a family practitioner practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Roof 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. Roof 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1985
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1985
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoarthritis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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