Dr. Peter Mccarthy MD
Emergency Physician
Hwy 61 South Crystal City MO, 63019About
Dr. Peter Mccarthy practices Emergency Medicine in Crystal City, MO. Dr. Mccarthy 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. Mccarthy examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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