Dr. Joseph Dougherty DO
Emergency Physician
90 N 4th St Martins Ferry OH, 43935About
Dr. Joseph Dougherty practices Emergency Medicine in Martins Ferry, OH. Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1989
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Treatments
- Pain
- Croup
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