Dr. Patricia Melton M.D.
Emergency Physician
701 Charles St La Plata MD, 20646About
Dr. Patricia Melton practices Emergency Medicine in La Plata, MD. Dr. Melton 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. Melton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1985
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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