Dr. Joseph Donald Spennetta M.D.
Emergency Physician
6051 U S Highway 49 Hattiesburg MS, 39401About
Dr. Joseph Spennetta practices Emergency Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Spennetta 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. Spennetta 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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