Dr. Gilberto Antonio Salazar MD
Emergency Physician
5825 Airline Hwy Ekl Emergency Medici Baton Rouge LA, 70809About
Dr. Gilberto Salazar practices Emergency Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Salazar 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. Salazar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2006
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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