Dr. Stephen Perkins M.D.
Emergency Physician
101 Harris Drive Kilmarnock VA, 22482About
Dr. Stephen Perkins practices Emergency Medicine in Kilmarnock, VA. Dr. Perkins 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. Perkins examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1984
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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