Dr. Shaun Robert Carpenter M.D.
Emergency Physician
16065 LAMONTE DR HAMMOND LA, 70403About
Dr. Shaun Carpenter practices Emergency Medicine in Covington, LA. Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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