Dr. Scott Alan Wright MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
200 Hospital Dr Galax VA, 24333About
Dr. Scott Wright practices Emergency Medicine in Galax, VA. Dr. Wright 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. Wright examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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