Dr. Brian J Hughes MD
Emergency Physician
5 Executive Cir Savannah GA, 31406About
Dr. Brian Hughes practices Emergency Medicine in Savannah, GA. Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1986
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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