Dr. Melissa Cheeseman MD
Emergency Physician
1 Saint Joseph Dr Lexington KY, 40504About
Dr. Melissa Cheeseman practices Emergency Medicine in Lexington, KY. Dr. Cheeseman 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. Cheeseman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1990
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