Dr. Ruby J Long M.D.
Emergency Physician
600 Grant St Emergency Department Gary IN, 46402About
Dr. Ruby Long practices Emergency Medicine in Gary, IN. Dr. Long 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. Long 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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