Mr. Merritt S Matthews MD
Family Practitioner
610 EUCLID AVE NATIONAL CITY CA, 91950About
Dr. Merritt Matthews is a family practitioner practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1965
Howard University College of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Cerebral Palsy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
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