Dr. Tina Y Simpson MD
Emergency Physician
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Tina Simpson practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2005
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham 2001
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