Dr. Richard A Schmitt M.D.
Emergency Physician
100 SENTARA CIR WILLIAMSBURG VA, 23188About
Dr. Richard Schmitt practices Emergency Medicine in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dr. Schmitt 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. Schmitt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1984
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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