Dr. Robert I Carleton DO
Emergency Physician
17841 50th St Morning Sun IA, 52640About
Dr. Robert Carleton practices Emergency Medicine in Morning Sun, IA. Dr. Carleton 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. Carleton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1965
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