Dr. Rick A. Mcpheeters DO
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1830 Flower St Bakersfield CA, 93305About
Dr. Rick Mcpheeters practices Emergency Medicine in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Mcpheeters 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. Mcpheeters examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1996
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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