
Dr. Alan Ross Drake M.D.
Family Practitioner
133 Churchill Dr Sparta TN, 38583About
Dr. Alan Drake is a family practitioner practicing in Sparta, TN. Dr. Drake 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. Drake 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1982
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Ernest J Jones MD414 E BROAD ST SMITHVILLE TN 37166
- Dr. Ty T Webb MD457 Vista Dr Sparta TN 38583
- Dr. Olan Baxter Kemp M.D.One Medical Center Blvd. Cookeville TN 38501
- Dr. Charles Gray Smith MD400 W Crawford Ave Monterey TN 38574
- Dr. Chad A Griffin M.D.433 Sewell Dr Sparta TN 38583
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401 SEWELL DR SPARTA TN 38583