Dr. Karen Melissa Duckworth M.D.
Family Practitioner
131 E Chelten Ave Health Care Center # Philadelphia PA, 19144About
Dr. Karen Duckworth is a family practitioner practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Duckworth 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. Duckworth 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
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Hepatitis
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
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