Dr. Michael Joseph Barra M.D.
Emergency Physician
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Michael Barra practices Emergency Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Barra 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. Barra 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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