Dr. Susan J Letterle M.D.
Emergency Physician
4092 Foxwood Dr Suite 101 Virginia Beach VA, 23462About
Dr. Susan Letterle practices Emergency Medicine in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Letterle 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. Letterle examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1996
Boston University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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