Dr. Mervin L. Griffin MD
Emergency Physician
1806 Sixth Avenue South Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Mervin Griffin practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Griffin 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. Griffin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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U Ca/U Ca Los Angeles Drew School Med MD
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