Dr. Christy Francis Hewling MD
Emergency Physician
750 Town Park Lane Kennesaw GA, 30144About
Dr. Christy Hewling practices Emergency Medicine in Kennesaw, GA. Dr. Hewling 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. Hewling examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Howard University Medical School MD
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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