Dr. Richard J Hughes MD
Emergency Physician
1000 Mar Walt Dr Fort Walton Beach FL, 32547About
Dr. Richard Hughes practices Emergency Medicine in Fort Walton Beach, FL. 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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