Mr. Derek J Heard MD
Family Practitioner
808 13th Ave Albany GA, 31701About
Dr. Derek Heard is a family practitioner practicing in Albany, GA. Dr. Heard 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. Heard 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1999
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1999
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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