Dr. Kenneth W Dowler DO
Emergency Physician
1785 W Lee Hwy Wytheville VA, 24382About
Dr. Kenneth Dowler practices Emergency Medicine in Beckley, WV. Dr. Dowler 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. Dowler examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Wv Sch of Osteo Med, Lewisburg Wv 1991
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 1991
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 1991
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Concussion
- Pain
- Croup
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