Dr. Heather M Pettis M.D.
Emergency Physician
200 Medical Park Blvd Emergency Department Petersburg VA, 23805About
Dr. Heather Pettis practices Emergency Medicine in Petersburg, VA. Dr. Pettis 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. Pettis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2008
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