Dr. Debra J. Adkins M.D.
Emergency Physician
1601 Sw Archer Rd Veterans Administrat Gainesville FL, 32608About
Dr. Debra Adkins practices Emergency Medicine in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Adkins 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. Adkins examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Florida College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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