Dr. Wayne K Sumpter MD, MPH
Aerospace Medicine Specialist | Aerospace Medicine
2501 Capehart Rd 55 Mdg Offutt A F B NE, 68113About
Dr. Wayne Sumpter is an aerospace medicine specialist practicing in Offutt A F B, NE. Dr. Sumpter provides primary care services for professionals like pilots and crewmembers who work and travel in the air or space. As an aerospace medicine specialist, Dr. Sumpter discovers, manages and prevents health issues that result from traveling in extreme environments. These physicians are particularly trained in diseases that may arise from air travel, and work to keep airmen healthy and safe.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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