Dr. Bruce A Akuna DO
Family Practitioner
1020 Mcintosh Cir Suite 202 Joplin MO, 64804Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Bruce Akuna is a family practitioner practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Akuna 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. Akuna 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
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Sleep Apnea
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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