Dr. Richard F Fossen MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
9601 Townline Rd Minocqua WI, 54548About
Dr. Richard Fossen practices Geriatric Medicine in Minocqua, WI. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Fossen works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1984
Medical College of Wisconsin 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Heart Disease
- Actinic Keratosis
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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