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Dr. William Straw MD
Family Practitioner
370 DISTEL CIR LOS ALTOS CA, 94022About
Dr. William Straw is a family practitioner practicing in LOS ALTOS, CA. Dr. Straw 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. Straw 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1975
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sports Medicine, General Care
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
Professional Memberships
- Member Team physician for St. Francis High School, Mountain View, CA
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Reba Mukerjee-scheufele MD4906 El Camino Real Los Altos CA 94022
- Tina Wu Leung Other370 Distel Cir Los Altos CA 94022
- Dr. Erica Weirich MD370 Distel Cir Los Altos CA 94022
- Dr. Steven Prescop MD4906 El Camino Real Los Altos CA 94022
- Dr. Suzanne Soriano MD370 Distel Circle Los Altos CA 94022
Nearest Hospitals
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