Dr. David C Eckel M.D.
Emergency Physician
6121 Nw 1st Pl Gainesville FL, 32607About
Dr. David Eckel practices Emergency Medicine in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Eckel 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. Eckel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1978
University of Florida College of Medicine 1978
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