Dr. Lester R. Johnson M.D.
Emergency Physician
1420 Tusculum Blvd Greeneville TN, 37745About
Dr. Lester Johnson practices Emergency Medicine in Greeneville, TN. Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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