Dr. Robert James Gagnon MD
Family Practitioner
5 Precinct St Lakeville MA, 02347About
Dr. Robert Gagnon is a family practitioner practicing in Lakeville, MA. Dr. Gagnon 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. Gagnon 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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