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Dr. Brenda Pearl Smith M.D., F.A.C.E.P.
Emergency Physician
400 9TH ST FLORENCE OR, 97439About
Dr. Brenda Smith practices Emergency Medicine in Astoria, OR. Dr. Smith 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. Smith examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Dr. Brenda Pearl Smith M.D., F.A.C.E.P.'s Practice location
Practice At 2111 Exchange St
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