Dr. James E Powers D.O.
Emergency Physician
2900 Lamb Cir Christiansburg VA, 24073About
Dr. James Powers practices Emergency Medicine in Christiansburg, VA. Dr. Powers 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. Powers examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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