Dr. Victor Francis Szymela DMD, MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
50 Medical Park Dr E St. Vincent's East Birmingham AL, 35235About
Dr. Victor Szymela practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Szymela 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. Szymela examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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