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Dr. Kevin Buford, MD
Emergency Physician | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
2021 Perdido St New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Kevin Buford practices Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Buford 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. Buford examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2006
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Scott Charles Lagasse MD2021 Perdido St New Orleans LA 70112
- Edward D. Rhim M.D.1430 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Bob H Saggi M.D.1440 Canal St New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Candace Stevens Robinson M.D.2020 Gravier St New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Megan Larose Landry M.D.2020 Gravier St New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Emily Bowen Kauffman D.O.2020 Gravier St New Orleans LA 70112
Nearest Hospitals
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl
51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130