Dr. Leslie R Pickens M.D.
Emergency Physician
6020 Richmond Hwy Suite 100 Alexandria VA, 22303About
Dr. Leslie Pickens practices Emergency Medicine in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Pickens 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. Pickens examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1984
Tulane University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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