Dr. Robert L Wighton MD
Emergency Physician
10201 66th Rd Forest Hills NY, 11375About
Dr. Robert Wighton practices Emergency Medicine in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Wighton 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. Wighton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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