Dr. Robert Andrew Spence M.D.
Emergency Physician
40 Wright Street Wing Emergency Servi Palmer MA, 01069About
Dr. Robert Spence practices Emergency Medicine in Palmer, MA. Dr. Spence 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. Spence examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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