Dr. Keith C Pasternak MD
Internist
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Keith Pasternak is an internist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Pasternak 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. Pasternak 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
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1995
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Heart Disease
- Aspiration
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
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