Dr. Benjamin L. Shipton DO
Family Practitioner
737 Greenville Rd Mercer PA, 16137Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Benjamin Shipton is a family practitioner practicing in Mercer, PA. Dr. Shipton 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. Shipton 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1997
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 737 Greenville Rd
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