Dr. Brian Joseph Scallen M.D.
Emergency Physician
16001 W 9 Mile Rd Southfield MI, 48075About
Dr. Brian Scallen practices Emergency Medicine in Southfield, MI. Dr. Scallen 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. Scallen 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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