Dr. Michael D Thompson MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
200 Hospital Dr Galax VA, 24333About
Dr. Michael Thompson practices Emergency Medicine in Galax, VA. Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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