Dr. Joseph S Langford MD
Emergency Physician
509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Joseph Langford practices Emergency Medicine in Asheville, NC. Dr. Langford 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. Langford examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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