Dr. John Edward Stephenson M.D.
Emergency Physician
73153 Military Rd Covington LA, 70435About
Dr. John Stephenson practices Emergency Medicine in Covington, LA. Dr. Stephenson 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. Stephenson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Tulane University School of Medicine 1977
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