Dr. David D Cravens MD, MSPH, CMD
Family Practitioner
3217 S Providence Rd Columbia MO, 65203About
Dr. David Cravens is a family practitioner practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Cravens 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. Cravens 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.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Donald Patrick Goeller M.D.1605 E Broadway Columbia MO 65201
- Dr. Amanda Kay Lewton M.D.1 Hospital Dr Columbia MO 65201
- Dr. Carolle Silney M.D.2614 Forum Blvd Columbia MO 65203
- Dr. Kevin Y Kane MD551 EAST SOUTHAMPTON DRIVE COLUMBIA MO 65201
- Dr. Adam Joseph Fitzgerald M.D.1 Hospital Dr Columbia MO 65201
- Dr. Justin Daniel Terrell M.D.303 N KEENE ST COLUMBIA MO 65201