Dr. Joan Curtis MD
Emergency Physician
113 Mabel Dr Madisonville LA, 70447About
Dr. Joan Curtis practices Emergency Medicine in Madisonville, LA. Dr. Curtis 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. Curtis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1974
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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