Dr. David Ashley Slocum M.D.
Emergency Physician
235 Peachtree St Ne North Tower, Suite 2 Atlanta GA, 30303About
Dr. David Slocum practices Emergency Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Slocum 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. Slocum 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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