Dr. Robert G Drake MD
Family Practitioner
430 Ogden Street Somerset KY, 42501About
Dr. Robert Drake is a family practitioner practicing in Somerset, KY. Dr. Drake 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. Drake 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
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Back Pain
- Colon Cancer
- Bronchitis
- Endocarditis
- Pain
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
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