Dr. James Walter Galbraith MD
Emergency Physician
1601 Wildridge Dr Birmingham AL, 35216About
Dr. James Galbraith practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Galbraith 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. Galbraith examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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