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Dr. Karen Ottenstein MD
Family Practitioner
66 Water St Wiscasset ME, 04578About
Dr. Karen Ottenstein is a family practitioner practicing in Wiscasset, ME. Dr. Ottenstein 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. Ottenstein 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1985
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Alain Montegut MD6 FARLEY RD BRUNSWICK ME 04011
- Dr. Ellen Lyman Lee MD22 STATION AVE BRUNSWICK ME 04011
- Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Thomas MD650 Sewall St. Brunswick ME 04011
- Dr. Noah Nesin MD175 West Broadway Lincoln ME 04457
- Dr. John P Kootz M.D152 Dresden Ave Gardiner ME 04345
- Dr. Jack L Waterman M.D.27 Mill St Waldoboro ME 04572
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