Dr. Derrick Daniel Creighton MD
Emergency Physician
211 St. Francis Dr. Cape Girardeau MO, 63703About
Dr. Derrick Creighton practices Emergency Medicine in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Creighton 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. Creighton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Brendon Leif Gelford Other211 Saint Francis Drive Cape Girardeau Missouri 63703
- Dr. Michael S Killen M.D.211 SAINT FRANCIS DR CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63703
- Dr. Jeffrey S Hartman MD211 St Francis Dr Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Dr. Jeffrey C Umfleet D.O.1701 Lacey St Cape Girardeau MO 63701
- Dr. Steven D Rothert MD211 St Francis Dr Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Dr. Ronald L Robinson M.D.1702 N Kingshighway St Cape Girardeau MO 63701