Dr. Howard Franklin Mccracken M.D.
Family Practitioner
1 Togus Ctr Drive 5 Community Drive Augusta ME, 04330About
Dr. Howard Mccracken is a family practitioner practicing in Augusta, ME. Dr. Mccracken 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. Mccracken 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
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 1975
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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