Dr. David Ratcliff MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
565 Radio Hill Rd Marion VA, 24354About
Dr. David Ratcliff practices Emergency Medicine in Marion, VA. Dr. Ratcliff 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. Ratcliff examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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