Dr. Robert Corkern MD
Emergency Physician
1400 East Union Street Greenville Mississippi, 38703About
Robert Corken, MD, is a specialist in emergency medicine, family practice, and internal medicine. He sees patients at Batesville Clinic and the Delta Regional Medical Center, having been practicing for over 25 years. He studied medicine at the University of Mississippi and is certified through the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Corken is affiliated with Tri Lakes Medical Center and Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County.
Education and Training
University of Mississippi
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Tennessee, University of Mississippi 1996
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Emergency Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Caring for his patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Emergency Medicine Journal
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