Dr. Heather L Heileson M.D.
Emergency Physician
Mckay Dee Hospital-Emergency Department 4401 Harrison Blvd Ogden UT, 84403About
Dr. Heather Heileson practices Emergency Medicine in Ogden, UT. Dr. Heileson 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. Heileson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Utah School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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