Dr. Garrett M Clanton MD
Emergency Physician
129 N Washington St Sumter SC, 29150About
Dr. Garrett Clanton practices Emergency Medicine in Sumter, SC. Dr. Clanton 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. Clanton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1994
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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