Dr. Joseph Donald Fountain DO
Family Practitioner
1245 Westgate Pkwy Dothan AL, 36303About
Dr. Joseph Fountain is a family practitioner practicing in Dothan, AL. Dr. Fountain 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. Fountain 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 2000
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2000
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Peter J Jensen MD100 Brookhollow Ct Dothan AL 36303
- Dr. Joseph Harrison Sewell M.D.290 Healthwest Dr Dothan AL 36303
- Dr. James A Robeson MD207 W Adams Street Dothan AL 36303
- Dr. Charles Ted Paulk MD1245 Westgate Pkwy Dothan AL 36303
- Dr. Kenneth E. Roberts M.D.287 Healthwest Dr Dothan AL 36303
- Dr. Homer Leon Lassiter M.D.500 HEALTHWEST DRIVE DOTHAN AL 36303