Dr. Brian K Richardson MD
Emergency Physician
800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg WV, 26101About
Dr. Brian Richardson practices Emergency Medicine in Parkersburg, WV. Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2002
University of Science 2005
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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