Dr. Robert William Desverreaux M.D.,PH.D.
Emergency Physician
701 Charles St La Plata MD, 20646About
Dr. Robert Desverreaux practices Emergency Medicine in La Plata, MD. Dr. Desverreaux 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. Desverreaux examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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