Dr. Robert L. Patterson D.O.
Emergency Physician
3961 E Lohman Ave Las Cruces NM, 88011About
Dr. Robert Patterson practices Emergency Medicine in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Calgary- Fac Of Med- Calgary- Alb- Canada 1988
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1983
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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