Dr. William W Bakken M.D.
Family Practitioner
101 Abbeyville Rd Lancaster PA, 17603About
Dr. William Bakken is a family practitioner practicing in Lancaster, PA. Dr. Bakken 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. Bakken 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1974
Temple University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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