Douglas Higgs
Emergency Physician
281 Lincoln St Med Staff Svcs Worcester MA, 01605About
Dr. Douglas Higgs practices Emergency Medicine in Worcester, MA. Dr. Higgs 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. Higgs examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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