Courtney Hester
Emergency Physician
315 BOULEVARD NE ATLANTA GA, 30312About
Dr. Courtney Hester practices Emergency Medicine in ATLANTA, GA. Dr. Hester 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. Hester examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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