Dr. Michael S. Pirkle M.D.
Emergency Physician
1501 Hartford St Lafayette IN, 47904About
Dr. Michael Pirkle practices Emergency Medicine in Lafayette, IN. Dr. Pirkle 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. Pirkle examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1992
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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