Dr. James Lee Hecht M.D.
Emergency Physician
11828 Canon Blvd Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. James Hecht practices Emergency Medicine in Newport News, VA. Dr. Hecht 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. Hecht examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1980
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1980
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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