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Dr. Melvin W. Coats M.D.
Family Practitioner
14350 Whittier Blvd Suite # 215 Whittier CA, 90605About
Dr. Melvin Coats is a family practitioner practicing in Whittier, CA. Dr. Coats 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. Coats 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
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Melvin W. Coats M.D.'s Practice location
Melvin Coats
14350 Whittier Blvd Suite # 215 -Whittier, CA 90605Get Direction
WHITTIER, CA 90605Get Direction
Dr. Melvin W. Coats M.D.'s reviews
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- Robert h.
Total lack of compassion and even professionalism.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sylvia Garcia M.D.14442 Whittier Blvd Whittier CA 90605
- Mr. Jose A Aceves MD14609 E Whittier Blvd Whittier CA 90605
- Dr. Alija Ali D.O.13470 Telegraph Rd Whittier CA 90605
- Dr. Paul R. Mercer M.D.9209 COLIMA RD STE 4400 WHITTIER CA 90605
- Dr. Nasir A Mohammedi M.D., M.S., M.S.9200 Colima Rd Whittier CA 90605
- Dr. Arturo Lopez M.D.9209 COLIMA RD WHITTIER CA 90605
Nearest Hospitals
WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
9080 COLIMA RD WHITTIER CA 90605COAST PLAZA HOSPITALl
13100 STUDERBAKER ROAD NORWALK CA 90650