Dr. Steven C Hodges MD
Emergency Physician
1201 7th St Se Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. Steven Hodges practices Emergency Medicine in Decatur, AL. Dr. Hodges 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. Hodges examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1972
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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