Dr. William H. Smith-mensah M.D.
Emergency Physician
11203 Main Street Martin KY, 41649About
Dr. William Smith-mensah practices Emergency Medicine in Martin, KY. Dr. Smith-mensah 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. Smith-mensah examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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