Michele L Bena PA-C
Emergency Physician
12303 DEPAUL DR. BRIDGETON MO, 63044About
Dr. Michele Bena practices Emergency Medicine in BRIDGETON, MO. Dr. Bena 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. Bena examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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