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Dr. Matthew Fitzpatrick MD, MPH
Hospitalist
3100 TONGASS AVE KETCHIKAN AK, 99901About
Dr. Matthew Fitzpatrick is a hospitalist practicing in KETCHIKAN, AK. Dr. Fitzpatrick specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Fitzpatrick manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Fitzpatrick works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Medical School 2008
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Cellulitis
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