Dr. Deborah Ann Volk, M.D.

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Get to know Internist Dr. Deborah Ann Volk, who serves patients throughout the State of California.

A trusted internist, Dr. Volk is highly respected in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting adults, focusing on comprehensive care that encompasses prevention, diagnosis, and management of various medical conditions

Completing her undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University then attending Ross University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999,  she further honed her skills through internship at Western Pennsylvania Hospital for general surgery and residency programs at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, LAC-King/Drew Medical Center. 

As a testament to her success, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Licensed to practice medicine in California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon and Washington.  Dr. Volk is affiliated with several prestigious hospitals in the area, including Adventist Health Bakersfield and White Memorial, Kona Community Hospital, Presbyterian Health system New Mexico, Mercy Health system Ohio, and Providence Health System in Oregon.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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