Dr. Andrew Fletcher Parker M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
3310 Hope Valley Rd Durham NC, 27707About
Dr. Andrew Parker practices Emergency Medicine in Durham, NC. Dr. Parker 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. Parker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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