
Dr. Derek Alexander Wierzbicki M.D.
Emergency Physician
2500 Belle Chase Highway Gretna LA, 70056About
Dr. Derek Wierzbicki practices Emergency Medicine in Gretna, LA. Dr. Wierzbicki 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. Wierzbicki examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2002
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Practice At 2500 Belle Chase Highway
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