Dr. Raymond L Raitz M.D.
Family Practitioner
606 4th Ave W Palmetto FL, 34221About
Dr. Raymond Raitz is a family practitioner practicing in Palmetto, FL. Dr. Raitz 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. Raitz 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1973
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Dementia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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