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
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