Dr. Carson Bennett Penkava M.D.
Emergency Physician
995 9TH AVE SW BESSEMER AL, 35022About
Dr. Carson Penkava practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Penkava 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. Penkava 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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