Dr. Dorothy Louise Pitman MD
Family Practitioner
1201 Alhambra Blvd Suite 230 Sacramento CA, 95816About
Dr. Dorothy Pitman is a family practitioner practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Pitman 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. Pitman 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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