Dr. Larry Dennis Crook M.D.
Hospitalist
Us Hwy 491 North Shiprock NM, 87420About
Dr. Larry Crook is a hospitalist practicing in Shiprock, NM. Dr. Crook specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Crook manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Crook works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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