Dr. Rickie D Descamps DO
Emergency Physician
1509 W Jackson St Knoxville IA, 50138About
Dr. Rickie Descamps practices Emergency Medicine in Knoxville, IA. Dr. Descamps 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. Descamps examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Univ of Osteopathic Medicine And Hlth DO
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