Dr. Alan Couture MD
Emergency Physician
56 Franklin St Waterbury CT, 06706About
Dr. Alan Couture practices Emergency Medicine in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Couture 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. Couture examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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