Dr. Gertrude K Shahady MD
Family Practitioner
925 Village Hwy Rustburg VA, 24588About
Dr. Gertrude Shahady is a family practitioner practicing in Rustburg, VA. Dr. Shahady 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. Shahady 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
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Memory Loss
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Vascular Disease
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