Dr. Matthew David Heslinga M.D.
Emergency Physician
241 North Rd. Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Matthew Heslinga practices Emergency Medicine in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Heslinga 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. Heslinga 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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