Dr. Martha Dobson Mckechnie MD
Emergency Physician
201 LEW DEWITT BLVD WAYNESBORO VA, 22980About
Dr. Martha Mckechnie practices Emergency Medicine in Richmond, VA. Dr. Mckechnie 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. Mckechnie examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1990
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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