Dr. John R King MD
Emergency Physician
3 E Benjamin Dr New Martinsville WV, 26155About
Dr. John King practices Emergency Medicine in New Martinsville, WV. Dr. King 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. King examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1977
Jehlum Valley College of Medical Sciences 1978
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Gastritis
- Pain
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