Dr. Karen E. Shelton M.D., FACOG
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
201 FRANCIS MARION LN MARION VA, 24354About
Karen Shelton is a preventative medicine specialist practicing in Bristol, TN. Shelton specializes in the health of individuals, communities, and particular populations, focusing on how to protect and maintain health as well as prevent disease and dangers. As a preventative health specialist, Shelton participates in the planning and evaluation of health services, researches diseases in specific populations and helps manage health care organizations. Preventative medicine specialists can specialize further in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, or public health and general preventive medicine.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1993
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Premenstrual Syndrome (pms)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Uterine Prolapse
- Menstrual Cramps
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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- Dr. Donald C. Smith MD MPH201 Francis Marion Lane Marion VA 24354