Dr. James Joseph Blake MD
Emergency Physician
1 Saint Joseph Dr Lexington KY, 40504About
Dr. James Blake practices Emergency Medicine in Lexington, KY. Dr. Blake 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. Blake examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Drexel University College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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