Dr. Joel L Bridgewater M.D.
Emergency Physician
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Joel Bridgewater practices Emergency Medicine in Charleston, SC. Dr. Bridgewater 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. Bridgewater examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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