Dr. Asif Sarfraz MD
Emergency Physician
3960 New Covington Pike Memphis TN, 38128About
Dr. Asif Sarfraz practices Emergency Medicine in Memphis, TN. Dr. Sarfraz 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. Sarfraz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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