Dr. Ricky Alan Ladd M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1325 SPRING ST GREENWOOD SC, 29646About
Dr. Ricky Ladd practices Emergency Medicine in Columbia, SC. Dr. Ladd 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. Ladd examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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