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Dr. Kirk Dufty MD
Emergency Physician
160 Allen St Rutland VT, 05701About
Dr. Kirk Dufty practices Emergency Medicine in Rutland, VT. Dr. Dufty 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. Dufty examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1992
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Practice At 160 Allen St
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