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Dr. Jay L Sparks MD
Family Practitioner
3231 S National Ave Suite 220 Springfield MO, 65807About
Dr. Jay Sparks is a family practitioner practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Sparks 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. Sparks 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1989
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1989
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Menopause
- High Cholesterol
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Hypothyroidism
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Jay L Sparks MD's Practice location
Practice At 3231 S National Ave Suite 220
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Nearby Providers
- Bjai Cox DO3801 S National Ave Springfield MO 65807
- Dr. Rahul Kapur MD3801 S. National Ave, 5th Floor Springfield MO 65807
- Shawn Stranckmeyer MD222 E Primrose St Springfield Missouri 65807
- Dr. George G Pettey MD3231 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD MO 65807
- Dr. Carl D. Claxton D.O.1925 W Chesterfield Blvd Springfield MO 65807
- Dr. Louis P Krenn M.D.3805 S KANSAS EXPY STE B SPRINGFIELD MO 65807
Nearest Hospitals
COX MEDICAL CENTERSl
3801 SOUTH NATIONAL AVENUE SPRINGFIELD MO 65807MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELDl
1235 E CHEROKEE SPRINGFIELD MO 65804