Dr. Darlene A Oksanen MD
Internist
263 Farmington Ave Uconn Medical Group/ Farmington CT, 06030About
Dr. Darlene Oksanen is an internist practicing in Farmington, CT. Dr. Oksanen specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Oksanen provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Herniated Disc
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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