Dr. Garett Burke MD
Emergency Physician
585 Lebanon St Melrose MA, 02176About
Dr. Garett Burke practices Emergency Medicine in Melrose, MA. Dr. Burke 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. Burke examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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