Dr. Scott M Packer MD
Emergency Physician | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
3100 Channing Way Idaho Falls ID, 83404About
Dr. Scott Packer practices Emergency Medicine in Idaho Falls, ID. Dr. Packer 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. Packer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1987
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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