Heidi Aldridge
Emergency Physician
434 Hospital Drive Linville NC, 28646About
Dr. Heidi Aldridge practices Emergency Medicine in Linville, NC. Dr. Aldridge 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. Aldridge examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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