Dr. John Hughes
Emergency Physician
TMC 9 BARKELEY ROAD FT CARSON CO, 90813About
Dr. John Hughes practices Emergency Medicine in FT CARSON, CO. Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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