Dr. Steven Dick Mehaffey M.D.
Emergency Physician | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
180 W Esplanade Ave Kenner Regional Medi Kenner LA, 70065About
Dr. Steven Mehaffey practices Emergency Medicine in Kenner, LA. Dr. Mehaffey 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. Mehaffey examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1976
Indiana University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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