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Preventive Medicine Specialist

Preventive medicine specialists are medical doctors who specialize in helping people stay healthy and prevent disease. Preventive medicine specialists can further specialize in occupational medicine.

Preventive medicine specialists can be board-certified through the Board of Preventive Medicine, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Last Revised: August 20, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

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