
Dr. Rita Hamad M.D.
Family Practitioner
2500 Alhambra Ave Contra Costa Reg Med Martinez CA, 94553About
Dr. Rita Hamad is a family practitioner practicing in Martinez, CA. Dr. Hamad 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. Hamad 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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- JOURL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTHMicrocredit participation and nutrition outcomes among women in Peru2012
- BMC PUBLIC HEALTHHealth education for microcredit clients in Peru: a randomized controlled trial.2011
- BMC PUBLIC HEALTHSmall individual loans and mental health: a randomized controlled trial among South African adults2008
- JOURL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTHSocial and economic correlates of depressive symptoms and perceived stress in South African adults2008
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- Michelle Holmes Other2500 Alhambra Ave Martinez CA 94553
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