Dr. John Sampson MD
Emergency Physician
500 Cherry St Bluefield WV, 24701About
Dr. John Sampson practices Emergency Medicine in Bluefield, WV. Dr. Sampson 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. Sampson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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