Dr. John E. Ricks M.D.
Emergency Physician
600 E Dixie Ave Leesburg FL, 34748About
Dr. John Ricks practices Emergency Medicine in Leesburg, FL. Dr. Ricks 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. Ricks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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