Dr. Derek Smith Meeks DO
Emergency Physician
901 Adams Blvd Boulder City NV, 89005About
Dr. Derek Meeks practices Emergency Medicine in Boulder City, NV. Dr. Meeks 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. Meeks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1993
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
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Treatments
- Kidney Stones
- Bronchitis
- Gastritis
- Allergic Reaction
- Pain
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