Dr. John M Garvin MD
Emergency Physician
1900 Electric Rd Er Dept Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. John Garvin practices Emergency Medicine in Salem, VA. Dr. Garvin 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. Garvin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1970
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