Dr. Alexander C Chavez M.D.
Family Practitioner
120 Memorial Dr Jacksonville NC, 28546About
Dr. Alexander Chavez is a family practitioner practicing in Jacksonville, NC. Dr. Chavez 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. Chavez 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 Mi Med Sch 1988
University of Michigan Medical School 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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