Dr. Philip Courtney Ptacin MD
Family Practitioner
363 Fremont St Suite 203 Battle Creek MI, 49017About
Dr. Philip Ptacin is a family practitioner practicing in Battle Creek, MI. Dr. Ptacin 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. Ptacin 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1975
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Emphysema
- Venous Insufficiency
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Vascular Disease
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