Dr. William Clay Turman M.D.
Emergency Physician
830 Rockford St Emergency Department Mount Airy NC, 27030About
Dr. William Turman practices Emergency Medicine in Mount Airy, NC. Dr. Turman 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. Turman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1992
University of Florida College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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