Dr. David Lavern Justis MD
Emergency Physician
7519 Hospital Dr Gloucester VA, 23061About
Dr. David Justis practices Emergency Medicine in Gloucester, VA. Dr. Justis 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. Justis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1974
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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