Dr. James E. Smith M.D.
Emergency Physician
601 West Leota Street North Platte NE, 69101About
Dr. James Smith practices Emergency Medicine in North Platte, NE. Dr. Smith 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. Smith examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1988
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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