Dr. April Kelley Getz MD
Family Practitioner
76 Polo Road Columbia SC, 29223About
Dr. April Getz is a family practitioner practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Getz 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. Getz 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.
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University of South Carolina At Columbia 2005
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