Dr. Brian T Wessman MD
Emergency Physician
One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza Barnes Jewish Hospit Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Brian Wessman practices Emergency Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Wessman 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. Wessman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2005
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Emergency Care, Ultrasound (sonogram), Sepsis (blood Poisoning) And More
Fellowships
- Anethesia/surgery/medicine/critical care, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 2011
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