Dr. Melat Lemma M.D.
Emergency Physician
1221 MERCANTILE LN UPPER MARLBORO MD, 20774About
Dr. Melat Lemma practices Emergency Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Lemma 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. Lemma examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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