Dr. Edward Joseph Lirette M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1001 Gause Blvd Emergency Room Slidell LA, 70458About
Dr. Edward Lirette practices Emergency Medicine in Slidell, LA. Dr. Lirette 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. Lirette examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1997
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