
Valerie Lew
Emergency Physician
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ SAINT LOUIS MO, 63110About
Dr. Valerie Lew practices Emergency Medicine in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dr. Lew 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. Lew examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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4400 CLAYTON AVE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110