
Dr. Elmer Gordon Long MD
Family Practitioner
401 Tanyard Trace Prosperity SC, 29127About
Dr. Elmer Long is a family practitioner practicing in Prosperity, SC. Dr. Long 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. Long 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Feneisha Franklin MD214 Old Chapin Road Lexington SC 29072
- Dr. Oscar F Lovelace MD600 N Wheeler Ave Prosperity SC 29127
- Dr. William H Crigler MD4711 Sunset Blvd Lexington SC 29072
- Dr. Claire L Birdsong MD190 Parkridge Dr Columbia SC 29212
- Dr. Carl J Shealy MD2006 Augusta Hwy Lexington SC 29072
- Dr. Javier Enrique Carles M.D.1612 CHAPIN RD CHAPIN SC 29036
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