John P. Vermeulen
Internist
15 Howard Road Hingham Massachusetts, 2043About
Dr. John Vermeulen is an internist practicing in Hingham, Massachusetts. Dr. Vermeulen specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Vermeulen provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
MD at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Clinical Instructor of Gastroenterology at VA Boston Healthcare System -
- Clinical Fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School -
Internships
- Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota- 1982
Fellowships
- Gastroenterology Fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital- 1986
Professional Society Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association, Association for Anthropology and Gerontology
Articles and Publications
- Published Chapters
What do you attribute your success to?
- Compulsiveness, diligence and the importance of loving a profession.
Hobbies / Sports
- Hiking, Boating, Volunteers and Does Medical Missions
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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