Dr. Daniel J Ricks MD
Emergency Physician
9493 S 700 E Sandy UT, 84070About
Dr. Daniel Ricks practices Emergency Medicine in Sandy, UT. Dr. Ricks 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. Ricks examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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