Dr. Thomas M. Duggan MD
Hospitalist
1144 N Road St Elizabeth City NC, 27909About
Dr. Thomas Duggan is a hospitalist practicing in Elizabeth City, NC. Dr. Duggan specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Duggan manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Duggan works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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