Dr. Christopher W Bristow DO
Emergency Physician
2000 S Palestine St Athens TX, 75751About
Dr. Christopher Bristow practices Emergency Medicine in Athens, TX. Dr. Bristow 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. Bristow examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
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