Dr. Edward Joseph O'brien MD
Emergency Physician
2500 Belle Chase Hwy Gretna LA, 70056About
Dr. Edward O'brien practices Emergency Medicine in Gretna, LA. Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien 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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