Dr. Christopher Swearingen MD
Emergency Physician
148 Wall Blvd Gretna LA, 70056About
Dr. Christopher Swearingen practices Emergency Medicine in Gretna, LA. Dr. Swearingen 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. Swearingen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1992
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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