Dr. Erik Ward Dukes MD
Family Practitioner
1301 N 2nd St Booneville MS, 38829About
Dr. Erik Dukes is a family practitioner practicing in Booneville, MS. Dr. Dukes 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. Dukes 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1997
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Fever
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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