Dr. Derek Michael Donovan M.D.
Emergency Physician
300 W OTTLEY AVE FRUITA CO, 81521About
Dr. Derek Donovan practices Emergency Medicine in FRUITA, CO. Dr. Donovan 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. Donovan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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