Dr. Becky Ann Slater D.O
Emergency Physician
3635 Vista Ave Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Becky Slater practices Emergency Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Slater 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. Slater examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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