Edward Descallar M.D.
Emergency Physician
2001 KINGSLEY AVE ORANGE PARK FL, 32073About
Dr. Edward Descallar practices Emergency Medicine in ORANGE PARK, FL. Dr. Descallar 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. Descallar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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