Dr. Fred M Heaton DO
Family Practitioner
111 Nason Dr Suite 103 Roaring Spring PA, 16673About
Dr. Fred Heaton is a family practitioner practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Heaton 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. Heaton 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
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Leukemia
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Femur Fracture
- Vascular Disease
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