Dr. Kenneth J Kirkwood MD
Family Practitioner
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Kenneth Kirkwood is a family practitioner practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Kirkwood 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. Kirkwood 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1978
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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