Dr. Vanessa Maria Allen M.D.
Family Practitioner
12200 Annapolis Rd Suite 115 Glenn Dale MD, 20769About
Dr. Vanessa Allen is a family practitioner practicing in Glenn Dale, MD. Dr. Allen 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. Allen 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1989
Howard University College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Allergies
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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