Dr. Robert Odell Mcguffin M.D.
Emergency Physician | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
111 Franklin Rd Se Suite 250 Roanoke VA, 24011About
Dr. Robert Mcguffin practices Emergency Medicine in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Mcguffin 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. Mcguffin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1971
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