Dr. Laurel Ashlin Thurston MD
Emergency Physician
1585 3rd St Fort Polk LA, 71459About
Dr. Laurel Thurston practices Emergency Medicine in Fort Polk, LA. Dr. Thurston 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. Thurston examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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