Dr. R. Lee Chilton III, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. R. Lee Chilton III, who serves patients in Texas.

A prominent emergency physician, Dr. Chilton III is affiliated with Ally Medical Emergency Room – Central Austin, with easy access for Brentwood, Crestview, Allandale, UT Campus, Rosedale, and North Loop residents.

Each Ally Medical Emergency Room is equipped to treat both minor and major medical emergencies for children and adults of all ages in a safe, stress-free setting. The medical staff specializes in providing emergency care and trauma care, ranging from broken bones and other injuries to infections, allergy and asthma attacks, and severe stomach pain or chest pain that may indicate a serious condition. They provide on-site testing, including CT scans, x-rays, and ultrasound imaging, as well as lab tests for fast results and accurate diagnosis.

Educated in the United States, Dr. Chilton III graduated cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Sociology from Rice University in 1986. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in 1990, and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in 1993.

Board-certified in emergency medicine, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). The ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional, and examination standards.

Maintaining fellowship status, Dr. Chilton III is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM). Having been a physician leader in the Austin medical community since 1995, he has served as the Medical Director of multiple Emergency Departments throughout his career.

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

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