Dr. Leslie Benson M.D.
Emergency Physician
6508 Falcon Rd Amarillo TX, 79109About
Dr. Leslie Benson practices Emergency Medicine in Amarillo, TX. Dr. Benson 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. Benson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1986
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