Dr. Luna Ragsdale MD
Emergency Physician
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Luna Ragsdale practices Emergency Medicine in Durham, NC. Dr. Ragsdale 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. Ragsdale examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Fellowships
- Brown University, Geriatric Emergency Medicine, RI, USA 2008
- Geriatric Emergency Medicine, The Miriam Hospital 2008
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