Dr. John Sherwood Hellums MD
Emergency Physician
650 JOEL DR FORT CAMPBELL KY, 42223About
Dr. John Hellums practices Emergency Medicine in Nashville, TN. Dr. Hellums 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. Hellums examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2003
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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