Dr. Laura Jean Potter M.D.
Emergency Physician
1901 Tate Springs Rd Emergency Dept. Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. Laura Potter practices Emergency Medicine in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Potter 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. Potter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1995
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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