Dr. Samson S. Velena MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
141 Ben Bolt Ave Tazewell VA, 24651About
Dr. Samson Velena practices Emergency Medicine in Tazewell, VA. Dr. Velena 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. Velena examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1961
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
Internships
- St. Luke's Hospital
Fellowships
- Thoracic Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Anything on emergency medicine.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing
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