Laura L Helfman MD
Emergency Physician
886 Highway 411 N Etowah TN, 37331About
Dr. Laura Helfman practices Emergency Medicine in Etowah, TN. Dr. Helfman 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. Helfman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1985
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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