Dr. Ricky Lawton Phillips M.D.
Emergency Physician
1703 VESTWOOD HILLS DR VESTAVIA AL, 35216About
Dr. Ricky Phillips practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1979
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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