Dr. Eric R Telfer M.D.
Emergency Physician
400 E Tickle St Dyersburg TN, 38024About
Dr. Eric Telfer practices Emergency Medicine in Dyersburg, TN. Dr. Telfer 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. Telfer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 2004
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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