Dr. Christopher J Richter MD
Emergency Physician
2 Progress Point Ct O Fallon MO, 63368About
Dr. Christopher Richter practices Emergency Medicine in O Fallon, MO. Dr. Richter 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. Richter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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