Dr. Lucas Lathrop MD
Emergency Physician
3950 Austell Rd Austell GA, 30106About
Dr. Lucas Lathrop practices Emergency Medicine in Austell, GA. Dr. Lathrop 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. Lathrop examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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