Dr. Abby Letcher MD
Family Practitioner
1730 W Chew St Allentown PA, 18104About
Dr. Abby Letcher is a family practitioner practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Letcher 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. Letcher 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
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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