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  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 58 years of experience
  • Medical West Bessemer Family Practice 1700 4th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
  • (205) 481-8650

Brief Intro

Dr. Skoog also has considerable experience in Geriatrics as he served as the Medical Director at a local nursing home for ten years. Dr. Skoog resides with his family in Riverchase. He and his family attend Riverchase United Methodist Church. Dr. Skoog enjoys the continued challenge of practicing internal medicine with all of the exciting advances and changes that have occurred during his career. He has attended twenty national medical courses to help stay current with the continued advances in medicine. He enjoys getting to know his patients well in order to best serve their emotional and physical needs.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Healthsouth

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine - 1967

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Medical West Bessemer Family Practice
  • 1700 4th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Septicemia
  • Alcohol Dependence
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Tension Headache
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Schizophrenia
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Benign Polyps of the Colon
  • Candidiasis
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Hearing Loss
  • Sciatica
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Osteoporosis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Ischemic Stroke
  • Tinea Unguium
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Dementia
  • Diverticulosis
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Gout
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Viva Health Plan
  • Cancer 17
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 30
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 29
  • Psychiatry 45
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 17
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 9
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7