Dr. Douglas Duchen M.D.
Family Practitioner
3715 Main St Suite 200 Bridgeport CT, 06606About
Dr. Douglas Duchen is a family practitioner practicing in Bridgeport, CT. Dr. Duchen 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. Duchen 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 The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1983
University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Adolescent Health, Ambulatory Care, Bronchitis And More
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