Dr. Alvin Jackson Secrest MD
Family Practitioner
701 Lewiston St Cottonwood ID, 83522About
Dr. Alvin Secrest is a family practitioner practicing in Cottonwood, ID. Dr. Secrest 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. Secrest 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
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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