Dr. Thomas J Falterman MD
Emergency Physician
1990 Industrial Blvd Houma LA, 70363About
Dr. Thomas Falterman practices Emergency Medicine in Houma, LA. Dr. Falterman assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Falterman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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