Dr. Frank C Olshemski MD
Family Practitioner
836 N Washington St Wilkes Barre PA, 18705About
Dr. Frank Olshemski is a family practitioner practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Olshemski 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. Olshemski 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 1984
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Anemia
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Hepatitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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