Dr. Alan Mcpherson MD
Emergency Physician
3260 Hospital Dr Juneau AK, 99801About
Dr. Alan Mcpherson practices Emergency Medicine in Juneau, AK. Dr. Mcpherson 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. Mcpherson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences 1993
Provider Details
Dr. Alan Mcpherson MD's Practice location
Dr. Alan Mcpherson MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Mcpherson
Recommended Articles
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- What Are Ketones?
Almost every cell in the body has a primary source of energy, which is usually glucose. However, when the body doesn't have enough glucose, the liver responds by producing chemicals known as ketones, converting stored fatty acids into ketone bodies. Ketones are used as a backup fuel source when...
- What Is Epistaxis?
What is epistaxis?Epistaxis or commonly called a nosebleed is defined as a type of bleeding that occurs from the nostrils, the nasal cavity, or the nasopharynx. Nosebleeds are mostly caused by the rupture of blood vessels inside the nose. Bleeding may be spontaneous or caused by injuries or trauma....
- What Is Cat Scratch Fever?
IntroductionCat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection spread by cats. You can get the cat scratch fever from a scratch or bite of a cat that is infected with the bacterium called Bartonella henselae. Aside from the infected cat’s scratch, you can also acquire the infection...
- What is the encephalitis causes and prevention?
What is encephalitis?Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain. Fever, headache, and joint pain are often experienced in the early stages of encephalitis. Other severe symptoms may develop over some days or hours. They include personality changes, seizures, disorientation, confusion, or...
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Aric Brian Ludwig MD3260 Hospital Dr Juneau AK 99801
- Dr. James W Thompson MD3260 Hospital Dr Juneau AK 99801
- Dr. Kenneth N Brown MD3260 Hospital Dr Juneau AK 99801
- Dr. Beatrice M Brooks MD3260 Hospital Dr Juneau AK 99801
- Dr. Emily W Piercefield MD709 W 9TH ST STE 627 JUNEAU AK 99801
- Dr. Michael W Tobin MD3260 Hospital Dr Juneau AK 99801