Dr. Benjamin Hodgson M.D.
Emergency Physician
281 Lincoln St Medical Staff Svcs Worcester MA, 01605About
Dr. Benjamin Hodgson practices Emergency Medicine in Worcester, MA. Dr. Hodgson 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. Hodgson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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