
Dr. Nilam Chiman Patel M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1829 Saulter Rd Birmingham AL, 35209About
Dr. Nilam Patel practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Patel 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. Patel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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