Dr. John T Tolhurst MD
Emergency Physician
288 S Ridgecrest Ave Rutherfordton NC, 28139About
Dr. John Tolhurst practices Emergency Medicine in Rutherfordton, NC. Dr. Tolhurst 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. Tolhurst examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1988
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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