Dr. Peter Alan Sim M.D., FACEP
Emergency Physician
120 Monticello Ave Michumi, Pllc, Dba M Williamsburg VA, 23185About
Dr. Peter Sim practices Emergency Medicine in Williamsburg, VA. Dr. Sim 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. Sim examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1973
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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