James Wilkinson DO
Emergency Physician
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR HAMMOND LA, 70403About
Dr. James Wilkinson practices Emergency Medicine in HAMMOND, LA. Dr. Wilkinson 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. Wilkinson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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