Dr. Michael J Barker M.D.
Emergency Physician
1235 E Cherokee St Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. Michael Barker practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MO. Dr. Barker 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. Barker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Washington School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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