Dr. Joseph Peter Barreca M.D.
General Practitioner
4868 Bridge Rd Suffolk VA, 23435About
Dr. Joseph Barreca is a general practitioner practicing in Suffolk, VA. Dr. Barreca does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Barreca provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1956
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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