Dr. Scott W Irvine M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
619 19th St S Ohb 251 Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Scott Irvine practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Irvine 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. Irvine examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2008
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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