Dr. John Raymond Heiss M.D.
Emergency Physician
1099 Medical Center Cir Mayfield KY, 42066About
Dr. John Heiss practices Emergency Medicine in Mayfield, KY. Dr. Heiss 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. Heiss examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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