
Dr. Valerie Shephard Dickerson M.D.
Family Practitioner
1559 Watasheamu Rd Gardnerville NV, 89460About
Dr. Valerie Dickerson is a family practitioner practicing in Gardnerville, NV. Dr. Dickerson 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. Dickerson 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 Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Dr. David S Hoskins MD1664 Us Highway 395 N Minden NV 89423
- Dr. Gerald L Cottrell M.D.925 Ironwood Dr Minden NV 89423
- Dr. Jeffrey Michael Egler M.D.1090 Third Street South Lake Tahoe CA 96150
- Mr. Jeffrey Woodrow Sanders M.D.1001 Mountain St Carson City NV 89703
- Dr. Timothy Glenn Gentner M.D.1200 Mountain St Carson City NV 89703
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