Dr. Robert Posey MD
Emergency Physician
3909 Mcfarland Blvd Northport AL, 35476About
Dr. Robert Posey practices Emergency Medicine in Northport, AL. Dr. Posey 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. Posey examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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