Dr. Billy Joe Buffington M.D.
Emergency Physician
1919 E Memorial Rd Oklahoma City OK, 73131About
Dr. Billy Buffington practices Emergency Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Buffington 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. Buffington examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1985
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