Dr. Desha Lynn Secrest MD
Family Practitioner
150 Gentilly Blvd Cartersville GA, 30120About
Dr. Desha Secrest is a family practitioner practicing in Cartersville, GA. Dr. Secrest 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. Secrest 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
Indiana University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Emphysema
- Actinic Keratosis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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