Dr. Katherine S. Ryan M.D.
Emergency Physician
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD. MARRERO LA, 70072About
Dr. Katherine Ryan practices Emergency Medicine in MARRERO, LA. Dr. Ryan 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. Ryan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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