Dr. Howard Merritt MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
818 Riverside Ave Adrian MI, 49221About
Dr. Howard Merritt practices Emergency Medicine in Adrian, MI. Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1981
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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