Dr. David Kirk Vakey M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
355 New Shackle Island Road Emergency Department Hendersonville TN, 37075About
Dr. David Vakey practices Emergency Medicine in Hendersonville, TN. Dr. Vakey 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. Vakey examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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