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Dr. Edward Joseph Lirette M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1001 Gause Blvd Emergency Room Slidell LA, 70458About
Dr. Edward Lirette practices Emergency Medicine in Slidell, LA. Dr. Lirette 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. Lirette examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1997
Provider Details
Dr. Edward Joseph Lirette M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1001 Gause Blvd Emergency Room
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew Brian Rivenburgh M.D.100 Medical Center Drive Slidell LA 70461
- Dr. Candace Stevens Robinson M.D.100 Medical Center Dr Slidell LA 70461
- Dr. Scott Thomas Michaelson D.O.100 Medical Center Drive Slidell LA 70461
- Dr. Archie C Tatford MD1001 Gause Blvd Slidell LA 70458
- Dr. John Vernon Barton MD1700 Lindberg Dr Slidell LA 70458
- Dr. Wade Joseph Estopinal MD985 Robert Blvd Slidell LA 70458
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L Cl
100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SLIDELL LA 70461