Dr. Jay C Alexius MD
Emergency Physician
8166 Main St Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Jay Alexius practices Emergency Medicine in Houma, LA. Dr. Alexius 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. Alexius examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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