Dr. David C Laux MD
Emergency Physician
1606 N 7th St Terre Haute IN, 47804About
Dr. David Laux practices Emergency Medicine in Terre Haute, IN. Dr. Laux 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. Laux examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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