Dr. Laura Hattox Costas MD
Emergency Physician
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY AND AFFILIATES LEXINGTON KY, 40536About
Dr. Laura Costas practices Emergency Medicine in LEXINGTON, KY. Dr. Costas 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. Costas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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