Dr. James William Pennington M.D.
Family Practitioner
1021 June St Hood River OR, 97031About
Dr. James Pennington is a family practitioner practicing in Hood River, OR. Dr. Pennington 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. Pennington 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1980
Texas A&M University, TX 1980
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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