Dr. Peter C Messick MD
Emergency Physician
250 HOSPITAL DR LEXINGTON NC, 27292About
Dr. Peter Messick practices Emergency Medicine in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Messick 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. Messick examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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