Dr. Robert P Platt MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
101 Sivley Rd Sw Em Dept Huntsville AL, 35801About
Dr. Robert Platt practices Emergency Medicine in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Platt 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. Platt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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