Dr. Christopher M Shelton M.D.
Family Practitioner
2021 N Macarthur Blvd Suite 350 Irving TX, 75061About
Dr. Christopher Shelton is a family practitioner practicing in Irving, TX. Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton 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
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1995
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States 1995
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Fever
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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