Dr. Antonio Dessell Edwards M.D.
Family Practitioner
25073 Highway 1 S Plaquemine LA, 70764About
Dr. Antonio Edwards is a family practitioner practicing in Plaquemine, LA. Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1993
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1993
POLYCLINIC HOSP
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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