Dr. Thomas Trahan MD
Emergency Physician
3223 8th St Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Thomas Trahan practices Emergency Medicine in Metairie, LA. Dr. Trahan 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. Trahan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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