Dr. Sherwood P Leo M.D.
Emergency Physician
454 Mcdowell St Welch WV, 24801About
Dr. Sherwood Leo practices Emergency Medicine in Welch, WV. Dr. Leo 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. Leo examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
Peking Union Medical University 1995
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1994
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