Dr. Douglas K Clement MD
Emergency Physician
611 Saint Landry St Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Douglas Clement practices Emergency Medicine in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Clement 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. Clement examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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