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Dr. John Witherspoon Alves M.D.
Family Practitioner
200 Madison Ave Elmira NY, 14901About
Dr. John Alves is a family practitioner practicing in Elmira, NY. Dr. Alves 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. Alves 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
Mechanical Engineering 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Hepatitis
- Back Pain
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
Dr. John Witherspoon Alves M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 200 Madison Ave
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7571 STATE ROUTE 54 BATH NY 14810CORNING HOSPITALl
1 GUTHRIE DRIVE CORNING NY 14830