Dr. James L Sikes MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
2200 W Illinois Ave Midland TX, 79701About
Dr. James Sikes practices Emergency Medicine in Midland, TX. Dr. Sikes 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. Sikes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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