Dr. Phillip E Psaltis MD
Emergency Physician
16495 Rowletta Rd La Monte MO, 65337Rating
5/5
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Dr. Phillip Psaltis practices Emergency Medicine in La Monte, MO. Dr. Psaltis 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. Psaltis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1985
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