Dr. Donald F Ratchford MD
Family Practitioner
3670 Portage St Portage PA, 15946About
Dr. Donald Ratchford is a family practitioner practicing in Portage, PA. Dr. Ratchford 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. Ratchford 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1994
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Dementia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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