Dr. Phillip Chapa MD
Emergency Physician
2611 Harrison St Suite 700 Wichita Falls TX, 76308About
Dr. Phillip Chapa practices Emergency Medicine in Decatur, TX. Dr. Chapa 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. Chapa examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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