Richard Deleon
Emergency Physician
5454 Hohman Ave Hammond IN, 46320About
Dr. Richard Deleon practices Emergency Medicine in Hammond, IN. Dr. Deleon 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. Deleon examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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