Dr. Joseph Michael Sturdivant M.D.
Hospitalist
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Joseph Sturdivant is a hospitalist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Sturdivant specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Sturdivant manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Sturdivant works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Georgetown University in Washington DC 2007
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Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
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