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Dr. Karen S Scoles MD
Internist
1450 Edgmont Ave Chester PA, 19013About
Dr. Karen Scoles is an internist practicing in Chester, PA. Dr. Scoles specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Scoles provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1983
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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- Dr. Paul M. Rutkowski D.O.245 N 15th St Philadelphia PA 19102
- Dr. Daniel W. Altman M.D.141 Ganttown Rd Blackwood NJ 08012
- Dr. Darren Seril M.D., PH.D.111 S 11th St Philadelphia PA 19107
- Dr. Donna Raziano MD MBA1900 S Broad St Philadelphia PA 19145
- Mr. John R. Manzella DO5600 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19139
- Dr. Akhnuwkh Jones M.D.100 E LANCASTER AVE WYNNEWOOD PA 19096
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