Dr. Paul M Petty M.D.
Emergency Physician
1225 N State St Jackson MS, 39202About
Dr. Paul Petty practices Emergency Medicine in Jackson, MS. Dr. Petty 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. Petty examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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