Dr. Joseph Douglas Yeakel M.D.
Emergency Physician
1760 County Rd 36 Leadville CO, 80461About
Dr. Joseph Yeakel practices Emergency Medicine in Leadville, CO. Dr. Yeakel 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. Yeakel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1981
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