Dr. Bruce Metzgar Thomas MD
Emergency Physician
114 Executive Dr Suite E Lafayette IN, 47905About
Dr. Bruce Thomas practices Emergency Medicine in Lafayette, IN. Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Mi Med Sch 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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