Dr. Joseph Henry Schenk M.D.
Family Practitioner
916 Delray Dr Forest Hill MD, 21050About
Dr. Joseph Schenk is a family practitioner practicing in Forest Hill, MD. Dr. Schenk 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. Schenk 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
Mechanical Engineering 1972
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Bronchitis
- Tonsillitis
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