Dr. David B. Tapper M.D.
Family Practitioner
515 Thompson St #d Eden NC, 27288About
Dr. David Tapper is a family practitioner practicing in Eden, NC. Dr. Tapper 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. Tapper 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1979
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1979
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Adjustment Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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