Dr. Jeffrey M Spear M.D.
Emergency Physician
105 Wall St Poteau OK, 74953Rating
5/5
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Dr. Jeffrey Spear practices Emergency Medicine in Poteau, OK. Dr. Spear 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. Spear examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1979
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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