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Derek Hunt
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
709 SUGAR BEND CIR SW MADISON AL, 35756About
Dr. Derek Hunt practices Emergency Medicine in MADISON, AL. Dr. Hunt 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. Hunt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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