Dr. Melissa J Doherty M.D.
Emergency Physician
1255 Hilyard St Eugene OR, 97401About
Dr. Melissa Doherty practices Emergency Medicine in Eugene, OR. Dr. Doherty 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. Doherty examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 2000
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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