Dr. Joel M Blackburn DO
Emergency Physician
1515 Union Ave Moberly MO, 65270About
Dr. Joel Blackburn practices Emergency Medicine in Moberly, MO. Dr. Blackburn 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. Blackburn examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1998
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