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Dr. James E Palen M.D.
Family Practitioner
3129 Blattner Dr Cape Girardeau MO, 63703About
Dr. James Palen is a family practitioner practicing in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Palen 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. Palen 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1970
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Cheree D Wheeler-duke M.D.817 S Mount Auburn Rd Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Dr. Meera Krishnan MD211 Saint Francis Dr Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Dr. Robert D Bieser D.O.3065 William St Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Marc Lumsden3250 Gordonville rd Ste 401 Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Dr. Sidney Kent Griffith MD150 S Mount Auburn Rd Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Dr. David C Boardman DO150 S Mount Auburn Rd Cape Girardeau MO 63703
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