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Dr. Christopher Charles Ledford M.D.
Family Practitioner
9501 Farrell Rd Dewitt Family Medici Fort Belvoir VA, 22060About
Dr. Christopher Ledford is a family practitioner practicing in Fort Belvoir, VA. Dr. Ledford 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. Ledford 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
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 2009
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 2009
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Drug addiction, relapse, and the amygdala.
- Potentiated reinstatement of cocaine-seeking behavior following D-amphetamine infusion into the basolateral amygdala.
- Cardiovascular considerations in middle-aged athletes at risk for coronary artery disease.
- Persistent back pain in the absence of clear red flags.
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