Dr. Howard S Lefsky M.D.
Emergency Physician
805 Statesman Way Lexington KY, 40505About
Dr. Howard Lefsky practices Emergency Medicine in Lexington, KY. Dr. Lefsky 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. Lefsky examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn 1993
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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