Dr. John K Lightfoot MD
Emergency Physician
301 Prospect Ave Syracuse NY, 13203About
Dr. John Lightfoot practices Emergency Medicine in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Lightfoot 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. Lightfoot examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1997
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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