Dr. Walter D Parkhurst MD
Internist
2051 Hamill Rd Galen Medical Group Hixson TN, 37343About
Dr. Walter Parkhurst is an internist practicing in Hixson, TN. Dr. Parkhurst 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. Parkhurst 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1974
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Urinary Incontinence
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Rotator Cuff
- Vascular Disease
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