Dr. Jock Porter M.D.
Emergency Physician
1423 N National Ave Springfield MO, 65802About
Dr. Jock Porter practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MO. Dr. Porter 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. Porter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1995
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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