Dr. Stephen J Halpern MD
Family Practitioner
550a Water St Santa Cruz CA, 95060About
Dr. Stephen Halpern is a family practitioner practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Halpern 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. Halpern 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1967
University of California 1967
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Treatments
- Emphysema
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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