Dr. Ujwal Meka MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1001 Gause Blvd Slidell LA, 70458About
Dr. Ujwal Meka practices Emergency Medicine in Slidell, LA. Dr. Meka 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. Meka examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew Brian Rivenburgh M.D.100 Medical Center Drive Slidell LA 70461
- Dr. Candace Stevens Robinson M.D.100 Medical Center Dr Slidell LA 70461
- Dr. Scott Thomas Michaelson D.O.100 Medical Center Drive Slidell LA 70461
- Dr. Wade Joseph Estopinal MD985 Robert Blvd Slidell LA 70458
- Dr. Archie C Tatford MD1001 Gause Blvd Slidell LA 70458
- Dr. John Vernon Barton MD1700 Lindberg Dr Slidell LA 70458