Dr. Jacob Lee Spain MD
Emergency Physician
1235 E Cherokee St Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. Jacob Spain practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MO. Dr. Spain 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. Spain examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 2006
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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