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Dr. John David Couk M.D.
Emergency Physician
2021 Perdido St New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. John Couk practices Emergency Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Couk 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. Couk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Dr. John David Couk M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2021 Perdido St
2021 Perdido St -New Orleans, LA 70112Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Scott Charles Lagasse MD2021 Perdido St New Orleans LA 70112
- Edward D. Rhim M.D.1430 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Bob H Saggi M.D.1440 Canal St New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Megan Larose Landry M.D.2020 Gravier St New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Candace Stevens Robinson M.D.2020 Gravier St New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Emily Bowen Kauffman D.O.2020 Gravier St New Orleans LA 70112
Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130