Dr. Douglas Gilbert Sward MD
Emergency Physician
251 E Antietam St Emergency Dept Hagerstown MD, 21740About
Dr. Douglas Sward practices Emergency Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Sward 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. Sward examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2004
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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