Dr. Alan Barker M.D.
Family Practitioner
19 Saint Andrews Ln Boothbay Harbor ME, 04538About
Dr. Alan Barker is a family practitioner practicing in Boothbay Harbor, ME. Dr. Barker 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. Barker 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
Mechanical Engineering 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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