Dr. Karen J. Alldredge M.D.
Emergency Physician
1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. Karen Alldredge practices Emergency Medicine in Salem, VA. Dr. Alldredge 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. Alldredge examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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