Dr. Richard J Roethel MD
Emergency Physician
6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy Texas City TX, 77591About
Dr. Richard Roethel practices Emergency Medicine in Texas City, TX. Dr. Roethel 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. Roethel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Universidad Del Noreste MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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