Ms. Heather Lea Dodds M.D.
Emergency Physician
1028 Boulevard #230 West Hartford CT, 06119About
Dr. Heather Dodds practices Emergency Medicine in West Hartford, CT. Dr. Dodds 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. Dodds examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med 2005
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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