Dr. Basil Scott Harrington MD
Family Practitioner
1025 Highway 80 Haughton LA, 71037About
Dr. Basil Harrington is a family practitioner practicing in Haughton, LA. Dr. Harrington 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. Harrington 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1983
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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