Dr. James Robert Petersen D.O.
Emergency Physician
1102 W 32nd St Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. James Petersen practices Emergency Medicine in Joplin, MO. Dr. Petersen 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. Petersen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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