Dr. Richard T. Hortman M.D.
Emergency Physician
433 Plaza St Bogalusa LA, 70427About
Dr. Richard Hortman practices Emergency Medicine in Bogalusa, LA. Dr. Hortman 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. Hortman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1954
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