Dr. David B Alligood M.D.
Emergency Physician
1613 Oakwood St Emergency Dept. Bedford VA, 24523About
Dr. David Alligood practices Emergency Medicine in Bedford, VA. Dr. Alligood 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. Alligood examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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