
Dr. Cynthia A. Atkinson MD
Internist
144 State St Portland ME, 04101About
Dr. Cynthia Atkinson is an internist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Atkinson specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Atkinson provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Anxiety
- Moles
- Warts
- Birthmark
- Pain
- Alopecia
- Gas
- Vascular Disease
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- Dr. Peter T Gordon MD259 MAIN ST YARMOUTH ME 04096
- Dr. Renee Fay-leblanc MD180 PARK AVE PORTLAND ME 04102
- Dr. Linford J Stillson D.O.825 Main St Westbrook ME 04092
- Dr. Michael N Albaum M.D.30 W Cole Rd Biddeford ME 04005
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1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIDDEFORD ME 4005