Dr. Richard K Dattola M.D.
Family Practitioner
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown WV, 26506Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Richard Dattola is a family practitioner practicing in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Dattola 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. Dattola 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1983
Temple University School of Medicine 1983
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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