Dr. Douglas J Boss MD
Family Practitioner
1000 4th St SW Mason City IA, 50401About
Dr. Douglas Boss is a family practitioner practicing in Mason City, IA. Dr. Boss 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. Boss 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1986
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1986
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Failure
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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