Dr. Kenneth Douglas Shank DO
Family Practitioner
815 N 3rd St Albemarle NC, 28001About
Dr. Kenneth Shank is a family practitioner practicing in Albemarle, NC. Dr. Shank 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. Shank 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 1999
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1999
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Neck Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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