Dr. Steven Mathew Ratcliff M.D.
Emergency Physician
1114 W Madison Ave Athens TN, 37303About
Dr. Steven Ratcliff practices Emergency Medicine in Athens, TN. Dr. Ratcliff 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. Ratcliff examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Texas A & M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine MD
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 1999
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