Christopher D. Vera, DO
Family Practitioner
1600 Providence Dr Attn: Traci Mitchell Waco TX, 76707About
Dr. Christopher Vera is a family practitioner practicing in Waco, TX. Dr. Vera 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. Vera 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
University of North Texas Health Science Center Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree 2015
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Christopher D. Vera, who serves patients in Waco, Texas.
A devoted family physician, Dr. Vera works with patients at Waco Family Medicine – Central.
Waco Family Medicine provides the majority of basic health care to their community. They have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term, participative relationships.
Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Vera graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. He then went on to complete his Master of Public Health degree at the UNTHSC School of Public Health, and his residency in family medicine at Waco Family Medicine – Institute in 2018.
Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
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