Dr. Donald J. Willis DO
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
313 W Country Club Rd Suite 9 Roswell NM, 88201About
Dr. Donald Willis is a family practitioner practicing in Roswell, NM. Dr. Willis 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. Willis 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
University of Texas
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1982
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Donald J. Willis DO's Expert Contributions
Weird pain?
Hi, Abdominal pains such as you describe may be associated with external or internal abdominal causes. Remember to divide the abdominal wall structures on the outside into the skin, fascia, muscles, ribs, etc. They can very from abdominal stitches (cramps), exercise or activity related, strains, post-traumatic, or structural. Inside structures on the right include the liver, gallbladder, kidney, intestine, appendix, and in females the right ovary and fallopian tube. It is important to know if the pain is superficial or deep. Also, is the pain associated with eating and if so, what type of foods. A physical exam, history and diagnostic tests should be performed by your physician. As in any medical evaluation, it is important to consider each patients findings. S: subjective history O: objective history A: assessment by physician P: plan by the physician Contact your primary care provider for your appointment and initiate your medical evaluation. READ MORE
What is a mastoid infection?
It's a mastodon infection at the mastodon process. See an ENT Dr. Start antibiotics recommended by the ENT Dr. Use warm and cold. This can be serious. Go to to Dr ASAP. Use hot and cold compresses, don't mess with it. READ MORE
Feeling bad since Thursday?
Seek out your ordinary care doctor. This can be many medical issues. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Awards
- Consumers Recognition for Physician of the Year Award- 2004, 2005
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedication, drive to make a difference, and passion for the field.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Served in the German Army: 1982-1985Grafenwhr Airforce
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing, Running, Trail Hiking, Roswell Events; Flag Football, Basketball
Favorite professional publications
- All major medical publications and research
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