Dr. Robert R Farquharson MD
Emergency Physician
2525 Court Dr Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Robert Farquharson practices Emergency Medicine in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Farquharson 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. Farquharson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1976
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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