Dr. Val Chapman MD
Emergency Physician
2501 Parkers Ln Alexandria VA, 22306About
Dr. Val Chapman practices Emergency Medicine in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Chapman 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. Chapman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Utah School of Medicine 1979
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