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104 Spring St393Saluda, NC 28773
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Summary
- Dr. D. Todd DeTar, DO, is a Family Medicine specialist based in Saluda, NC, with subspecialties in Geriatric Medicine and Urgent Care. He completed his medical education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and further training through a rotating internship and family medicine residency. Dr. DeTar also pursued a Health Policy Fellowship at Ohio University AOA. His extensive career includes roles as Medical Director at Geriatric Consultants, PLLC, a Family Physician at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and teaching positions. He is experienced in general preventive medicine, urgent care, and primary care. Dr. DeTar has several publications, with a focus on addiction, migraine diagnosis, and hypertension, some of which have been cited by peers.
Education & Training
Ohio University AOAHealth Policy Fellowship, 2003 - 2004- Suburban Community Hospital (Lower Bucks Hospital)Residency, Family Medicine, 1988 - 1989
- Doctors Hospital/OhioHealthInternship, Rotating Internship, 1987 - 1988
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1987- Villanova UniversityNo degree, Biochemistry and Cell Physiology, 1982 - 1983
- Ursinus CollegeNo degree, Premedical Studies, 1980 - 1982
- University of DelawareBS, Health Education, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
SC State License 1997 - 2027
NC State License 2020 - 2026
IN State License 2012 - 2025
PA State License 1988 - 2004
American Board of Osteopathic Family PractitionersFamily Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsAlcoholics Anonymous and Other Twelve-Step Programs in RecoveryD. Todd Detar
Primary Care. 2011-03-01 - 3 citationsUnderstanding the Disease of AddictionD. Todd Detar
Primary Care. 2011-03-01 - Review: history and physical examination can accurately identify migraine and the need for neuroimaging in patients with headache.Alexander W Chessman, D Todd Detar
Evidence-Based Medicine. 2007-02-01
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
These drugs seem like a quick fix to cold and flu, but Roper doctors are reminding you to avoid themMay 10th, 2020
38 more people in South Carolina died from the flu; virus showing no signs of slowing downMay 10th, 2020
South Carolina’s flu epidemic has been especially deadly. The good news: it’s almost overMay 10th, 2020- Join now to see all
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