Dr. Phillip R Canfield MD
Family Practitioner
4225 Lapalco Blvd Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. Phillip Canfield is a family practitioner practicing in Marrero, LA. Dr. Canfield 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. Canfield 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 Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1972
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Angina
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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