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Dr. Stephen P Booker MD
Emergency Physician
708 W Mcnesse St Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Stephen Booker practices Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Booker 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. Booker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1983
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Brian J Tollefson M.D.1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Alan E Jones MD1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Risa Moriarity M.D.1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA 70605
- Simon Kotlyar Other212 McNeese St. Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Kyle Lee James MD4200 Nelson Rd Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. John Douglas Maples M.D.1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA 70605
Nearest Hospitals
LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTERl
4200 NELSON ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70605CHRISTUS ST PATRICK HOSPITALl
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY STREET LAKE CHARLES LA 70601